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Overview
The Head Men’s Tennis Coach provides strategic leadership for all aspects of a Division I tennis program, including planning and conducting practices, developing competitive game strategies, and maximizing student-athlete performance. The Head Coach is responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring high-character student-athletes who excel both on the court and academically, while cultivating a values-driven team culture. The Head Coach leads, evaluates, and collaborates with assistant coaches and support staff. The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all University, league, NCAA and ITA rules while serving as the primary ambassador for the program within the campus community and beyond.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices.
2. Ability to work in a diverse environment and maintain effective relationships with administrators, parents, students, and alumni.
3. Ability to organize and manage all facets of the program, including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, and monitoring academic progress.
4. Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Professional certification in CPR/AED/First Aid.
2. Advanced certifications such as water safety, life-saving, or health services as required for specific positions.
3. Experience coaching at the collegiate or professional level.
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Develops a varsity program within the parameters of the structure and regulations of the Ivy League, the NCAA, and the University.
2. Develops and determines the recruitment program for and final selection of athletic talent for the University.
3. Formulates and sets policies governing the strategies of play and conditioning of student-athletes and ensures such goals are met.
4. Trains and conditions student-athletes; determines the mental and physical condition of student-athletes and changes training methods if warranted. Independently determines and shapes the strategy, technical aspects, and game preparation; teaches team concepts.
5. Oversees such areas as recruitment; fund-raising; performance of athletes; contest management; and administrative details required to carry out contests.
6. Supervises and directs activities of Assistant Coaches and support personnel.
7. Manages the team budget.
8. Promotes a positive image of the athletics program in the New Haven community, at the University, for alumni, and on a national level.
9. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.
Job Posting Date
05/04/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Athletics
Compensation Grade Profile
Head Coach (27)
Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
On-site
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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