Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

The Position:

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Job Summary:

Position Overview: Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a Men’s and Women’s Tennis Head Coach opening. Coaching and/or collegiate playing experience and a four-year college degree are required. Responsibilities include planning and managing all phases of the tennis programs, ensuring compliance with conference and NCAA rules and regulations, identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes; planning and implementing strategies for success in daily practices on and off the court, supporting athletics alumni engagement, contributing to a diverse and inclusive campus culture and collaborating effectively with various entities across the college.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Plan and manage a competitive NCAA Division III program in accordance with College, NCAA and Centennial Conference policies.

• Coach, motivate, counsel and support student-athletes in realizing their potential for personal growth and development as students, athletes and members of the Muhlenberg campus community.

• Plan and evaluate program results.

• Achieve team success within and beyond the conference.

General Athletic/Team Operations

• Develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to athletics, student development, leadership and inclusion practices and skills.

• Hire, mentor and supervise coaching staff.

• Actively participate in fundraising activities in support of the program and the Cardinal and Grey Fund.

• Establish and meet annual recruitment goals, working with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recruitment and Retention to ensure long term recruiting goals are being achieved.

• Maintain recruiting software, monitor the various recruiting services, utilize and manage social media, and analyze national recruiting trends and research/review each area to support recruiting goals.

• Assume a secondary assignment commensurate with abilities, interests and departmental needs.

Student-Athlete Community Relations

• Provide leadership and support to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the Colle and Athletics department.

• Create positive support for the program within the campus community and outside constituencies including alumni, parents and friends of Muhlenberg College.

• Lead and participate in Divisional and College-wide committees and initiatives.

Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this full-time, year-round opportunity. This position qualifies for the campus work/life balance policies for flexible schedules and remote work, where feasible as aligned with team practices and competition. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and  meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative