DEPARTMENT: Men's Tennis

POSITION TITLE: Head Men's Tennis Coach

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The program of Intercollegiate Athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and
unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.

Intercollegiate Athletics are members of the Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and American Athletic Conferences. http://hornetsports.com/landing/index 

JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities of the Head Men's Tennis Coach at Sacramento State may include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit academically and athletically qualified, full-time student-athletes to participate in the program.
• Plan, organize and facilitate the on-going development of practices, competitions and the athletic programming/activities of the program in order to build a cohesive and competitive program.
• Teach and lead student-athletes including a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, academically selective student population.
• Promote student development activities that include team bonding and study program in support of academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, in accordance with NCAA, Conferences, and California State University, Sacramento rules and regulations.
• Ability to string racquets.
• Work schedule will include evenings and weekends.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 1-5+ years’ of experience coaching tennis at an advanced level.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to establish good rapport and effective working relationships with student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff and the community.
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the respective sports' skills, strategies, and teaching progressions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record at the time of appointment. Before operating a vehicle on state business, the applicant must complete and sign the University’s vehicle use agreement.
• Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to advance the Athletic Department and University toward diversity and gender equity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the collegiate level.
• 1+ years’ of experience coaching given sport at the Division I level.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Initial review of applications will begin August 8, 2025.  Applicants must upload:

• A cover letter
• A resume/CV
• Transcript showing highest degree earned

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is a 12-month, FLSA exempt position with full health benefits at the Assistant Coach classification and may have a less than full-time time-base. However the number of hours worked per week throughout the period of employment will vary depending on needs of the department, and exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Appointment is non-tenured and renewable annually dependent upon satisfactory performance, budget considerations, enrollment, and programmatic need. The anticipated salary for this position is $5,708 - $6,000 per month.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country,