Head Coach, Tennis

Job Description

Head Coach - Tennis

Position Overview:
Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach. This full-time role requires a motivated, student-centered leader to manage all aspects of the university's NCAA Division III tennis programs. Embracing Wentworth’s pillars of inclusive excellence and a transformative student experience, the Head Coach cultivates an environment built on mutual respect, competitive excellence, and personal accountability.

Essential Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Student-Athlete Development

• Responsible for building a competitive and sustainable roster

• Working in close partnership with the Enrollment Management team, the coach identifies, recruits and retains academically and athletically talented student-athletes

• Beyond the court, the coach prioritizes the holistic development of student-athletes, mentoring them toward academic achievement, personal growth, and professional readiness.

Program Leadership & Strategic Operations
This position oversees all daily operational and technical aspects of both tennis programs. Key duties include organizing practice sessions, designing strategic match preparations, developing competitive schedules, and coordinating team travel logistics. Because Wentworth utilizes external venues, the coach must actively network to secure high-quality off-campus facilities for practices and home matches. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for hiring and developing assistant coaches, managing the operational budget with fiscal responsibility, and executing all administrative tasks in a timely, professional manner. Active alumni outreach and fundraising campaigns are also essential components for the successful operation and advancement of the programs.

Institutional Engagement & Compliance
As a visible representative of the Athletics Department, the Head Coach collaborates broadly with faculty, staff, and Student Affairs to enrich campus life. Alongside primary coaching duties, this full-time position includes game day administration for other sports. The successful candidate must ensure absolute compliance with all federal laws, institutional policies, Conference of New England (CNE) guidelines, and NCAA Division III regulations.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree. A minimum of three years of successful tennis coaching and leadership experience, and a valid driver’s license. Exceptional communication skills and building inclusive team environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• 5+ years of tennis coaching experience

• Head coaching experience

• Collegiate coaching experience

Position Details: 

The job grade for this position is Grade 7.

The expected salary for this position is between $71,000.00 - $85,000.00 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.  

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.