Head Tennis Coach - Men''s and Women''s

Job Type

Administrative

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000

Start Date

As soon as possible

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Contact

Please submit an online application

Job Description

Position Summary:

LIU is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead its Men's and Women's Tennis programs as Head Coach. This full-time position, based on the LIU Post campus, is responsible for the overall direction, leadership, and development of both tennis programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to building competitive and inclusive teams, fostering the academic and athletic success of student-athletes, and upholding the values and standards of LIU Athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of the men's and women's tennis programs, including training, game planning, and competitive performance.
• Recruit, evaluate, and retain student-athletes who embody the academic and athletic standards of LIU.
• Support student-athlete development on and off the court, including academic success, leadership, and well-being.
• Ensure program compliance with all NCAA, conference, and LIU regulations and policies.
• Oversee the management of team operations, including budget, travel, scheduling, and equipment.
• Hire, supervise, and develop assistant coaches and support staff.
• Coordinate scouting, video analysis, and opponent preparation.
• Engage with alumni, campus departments, and community partners to promote the program.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and mutual respect within the teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3\u20135 years of successful collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the NCAA level.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing student-athletes.
• Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

About LIU Post:

LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks' Division I athletic program.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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