Women's Tennis, Head Coach

Position: Head Coach Womens Tennis (Full-Time 12-Month)
Effective Date: On or about June 1 2026 (1-Year Appointment Renewable)
Salary Range: The Coaching Specialist (12-Month) classification salary is $78456 to $139 704 per year (paid as 12 monthly payments). Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin May 11 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Long Beach State Athletics

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Prior athletic participation in tennis
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population including Black/African American Latine/x Native American/Indigenous low-income first-generation and minoritized students.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules and regulations
Experience in tennis as a player or coach at the college level
Demonstrated ability to assist with coaching and recruiting quality student-athletes
Computer experience
Public relations skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and excellent organizational skills

Duties:
Responsible for the development and supervision of the student-athletes in the Tennis program
Lead all phases of the program in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Big West Conference and University rules regulations and policies
Recruit student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards as well as University requirements
Develop and prepare a competitive schedule on an annual basis
Plan and coordinate in-season practices including team and individual workouts
Plan and coordinate out-of-season practices including individual skill instruction and team workouts focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level
Establish procedures to monitor the academics of each of the Tennis student-athletes
Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed
Implement strategies for developing and motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels
Plan and implement game plan including development of scouting reports of opponents
Coordinate strength and conditioning program with assigned Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hire and supervise the assistant coach(es) including volunteers and other staff
Monitor budget to ensure the Tennis program is fiscally responsible and expenditures are within the allocated budget
Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office in a timely manner
Support all marketing activities of the Department of Athletics for the Tennis program
Participate in fund raising activities for the Tennis program and/or Department of Athletics
Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with students parents faculty staff media and friends of the university
Attend NCAA and Big West Conference meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned by Sport Supervisor

Required Documentation:
A letter of application addressing all required qualifications and any preferred qualifications
Resume
Name and contact information for three references (name address e-mail address and telephone numbers)
Finalist will be required to provide official transcript from institution awarding highest degree

Requests for information should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair e-mail:

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

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