Head Coach Women's Tennis - Intercollegiate Athletics

Head Coach Women's Tennis – Intercollegiate Athletics Hiring Department: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Location: Chicago, IL USA Posting Close Date: July 7, 2026 Salary range (commensurate with experience): $65,000 to $85,000 / Annual Salary Position Summary The Head Coach for Women’s Tennis is responsible for development, implementation and promotion of a successful sport program. Responsibilities include hiring staff, building a schedule, adhering to a budget and following University, NCAA, and Missouri Valley Conference rules and policies. Duties also include recruiting, retaining and training student‑athletes and ensuring they are following their degree plans. The head coach contributes to a collaborative, respectful and positive organization culture. The person shall be required to exercise independent judgement, make decisions, work with and exercise stewardship over students, and function as a member of the athletics department. Key Responsibilities Coach and train the members of the team during practice and competitions. Assess skills and instruct athletes on technique. Oversee the recruitment of prospective student‑athletes. Identify, evaluate, contact and meet student‑athletes and parents. Set‑up campus visits and attend competitions to observe prospects. Organize, plan, and schedule daily practices and drills. Implement plan for game preparation; determine game strategy. Collaborate with athletic staff and university faculty to monitor academic progress of student‑athletes to ensure that athletics eligibility and academic standards are maintained. Schedule competitions and develop travel plans. Manage budget. Develop and promote summer camps. Participate in fund raising and alumni relation activities. Adhere to all University, Missouri Valley Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in sports management, education, or related fields. Direct knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. CPR and safety certifications. Minimum of five or more years of athletic coaching experience. Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. Application Instructions For fullest consideration, applicants should apply by July 7, 2026, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (C.V.), and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. All materials must be submitted through the link below. To apply, visit Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Additional Information Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago