Head Coach - Men's Tennis in Villanova, Pennsylvania at Villanova University

Villanova University

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Posting Number:20260279SPosition Title:Head Coach - Men's TennisPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:746-Tennis - MenPosition Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.

• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the management and administration of the men’s tennis program. Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova University in a first class manner.

Perform all duties in compliance with all rules, regulations, and bylaws of the NCAA, associated Conferences, and University relating to the conduct and administration of the program.

Title of positions directly supervised: Assistant Coaches

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Titles of Positions Supervised (if any): Asst. Coach – M/W Tennis

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development – Responsible for the direction and supervision of all

activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation

for competition.

• Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices; conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skilldevelopment.

• Develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.

• Prepare team for matches by developing strategies and conducting effective and

• organized practices.

• Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.

• Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.

• Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by the team of Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.

• Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management – Responsible for the planning and direction of an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program.

• Coordinate with athletic travel liaison to ensure proper team travel arrangements are established in advance of travel.

• Coordinate with the Equipment Manager to fill all uniform and equipment needs for the program.

• Coordinate the completion and submission of expense reports.

• Responsible for the supervision and well-being of student-athletes while traveling for competition and/or training.

NCAA Compliance – Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

• Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Schedule the appropriate department members to meet with student-athletes regarding NCAA compliance education and completion of paperwork.

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of all the necessary NCAA compliance forms (i.e. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.) and coordinating with compliance officer to meet with team regarding NCAA compliance education and completion of paper work.

• Monitor academics of student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet NCAA eligibility and University standards.

• Follow up on compliance issues and help guarantee minimum amount of issues.

Recruiting – Responsible for the overall management of recruitment activities for the men’s tennis program.

• Evaluate talent and recruit prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the men’s tennis program and the University community.

• Communicate via phone, emails and letters, social media with prospective student-athletes and parents.

• Plan and direct the scouting of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated.

• Conduct home visits with prospective student-athletes and parents, when appropriate.

• Manage on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and NCAA policies.

• Manage all of the compliance details related to the recruitment, eligibility and enrollment of student-athletes.

• Coordinate the application process for prospective student-athletes for admissions and financial aid.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development

• Monitor academics standing of student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.

• Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.

• Aid in marketing the program, the department, and the university to prospective student-athletes, alumni, and the community through positive interactions, results, and reputation.

• Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Management of Assistant Coach – Responsible for recruiting, training, and directing staff

• Recruit and hire the appropriate staff.

• Direct and delegate responsibilities appropriately to staff

• Evaluate performance of assistant coaches through the performance review process as designed by the University

• Determine compensation of program staff within the allotted budget and in compliance with University guidelines.

• Manage work schedules of staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (in some cases the Degree requirement can be waived if a candidate has an appropriate amount of professional experience).

Specific Job Knowledge:

• Understanding of budget issues and funds management.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of tennis.

• Understanding of the University’s Mission and a commitment to providing a quality experience or our student-athletes.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Five years+ progressive experience working in a collegiate program, preferably at the

Division I level in a coaching role. Division I playing/coaching experience, a plus.

Work Skills:

• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student-athletes, staff, alumni, parents, and donors.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Head Coaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

• Professional work environment.

• Some lifting, carrying equipment, walking.

• Significant travel required.

• Significant night and weekend hours.

Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:05/27/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:

This position falls within salaried grade 16 and the range is $71,700-89,600. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade:16Job Classification:exempt

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed3Maximum Number of References Needed3

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com

   • Higheredjobs.com

   • LinkedIn

   • Glassdoor

   • Chronicle Vitae

   • Academic Keys

   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway

   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website

   • Diversity Association/Publication Website

   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication

   • Referred by a current employee

   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee

   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair

   • Browsing the Villanova website

   • Cabrini University employee

   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes

   • No

4. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as:•Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and•Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU.Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following:• Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers• Relatives • Strength Coach • AdvisorsConsistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any:•Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes

   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Other Document