Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach

Athletics

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), a proud member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach to lead and grow our competitive tennis programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to oversee all aspects of both programs, build a culture of excellence, and develop student athletes both on and off the court.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, high-level coaching, recruitment oversight, and program administration while fostering sportsmanship, academic success, and competitive achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and manage all aspects of the men's and women's tennis programs.
• Plan and conduct high-quality training sessions focused on technical, tactical, physical, and mental development.
• Recruit and retain talented student-athletes aligned with institutional values.
• Develop competitive match schedules and oversee team travel.
• Coach during competitions and provide performance analysis.
• Supervise assistant coaches and support staff.
• Manage program budgets, equipment, and compliance requirements.
• Promote academic success, personal development, and sportsmanship.
• Engage alumni, supporters, and the broader community to enhance program visibility.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Variable dependent on recruiting, practices and games.

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Previous coaching experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with the team
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Experience coaching at the NCAA level
• Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules and recruiting procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes

Salary Range: $50,000 - 55,000
Grade: GGS-MKT
University Title: Head Coach
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.