Posted: 27-Apr-26
Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
Type: Full-time
Sector:
The head women's tennis coach will direct all phases of the day-to-day operations of the BGSU women's tennis program, including but not limited to: recruitment, instruction, development and competitive coaching of student-athletes. Also to include scheduling, coordination of travel, fundraising and camps, and to represent and promote the women's tennis program within the established guidelines of BGSU, the Mid-American Conference and NCAA. The head coach must also have a commitment to the academic success of student-athletes, community engagement, positive public relations and the fiscal management of the program.
Essential Functions
Coaching and instruction for both practices and competitions
Build a positive culture, including strong relationships and providing growth opportunities for student-athletes.
Recruiting and communications with potential student-athletes and parents Fundraising, building, and maintaining relationships with Alumni.
Hire and evaluate assistant coaches.
Promoting the program to the campus and community through public speaking and various community activities.
Development and maintenance of annual budget (operations, recruiting, travel). Arranging team travel, including team practices at Perrysburg Tennis Center and scheduling of opponents.
Administer camps and clinics.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
Bachelor's Degree.
The following Experience is required:
3 years of collegiate tennis coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA level and/or Tennis Club Instructor experience.
Additional Information Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Very strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Organizational, Managerial skills
Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations
Experience working and communicating with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
Leadership, Supervisory skills
Familiarity with higher education/university setting
Problem-solving skills
Creativity
Knowledge of budgets, budgeting
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 8, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
Experience must be fully documented on the official application. The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate. Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships. Uploads
Required: Resume (for supplemental information only) Optional: Cover Letter
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
