Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to the Men’s and Women’s Tennis program. Responsibilities include planning and organizing all aspects of Tennis operations including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training and conditioning, practice and game strategies, budgeting, fundraising, participation in marketing and promotions programs and community outreach, and supervision of assistant coaches. This position requires a strong commitment to the athlete’s academic success, adherence to the athletics, university rules and regulations, and support for the philosophy, goals and mission of the university and its athletic program.
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree preferred.
Previous tennis coaching preferred with knowledge of tennis intercollegiate rules and regulations and the ability to supervise players.
Successful head coaching experience at high school (at least 6 years) and/or collegiate level (at least 3 years).
Success working with diverse student populations. Position requires travel and irregular work hours demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings/weekends/holidays for games.
Responsible for over $1,000 cash.
Experience with college athletic recruiting with the use of financial aid and admissions policies. Knowledge of position skills, teaching methods, strategy and motivational methods.
Ability to teach technical aspects of sport.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise critical human relation skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the university community.
Successful experience in relating to high school coaches as it pertains to recruitment.
Valid Florida driver’s license required to drive students using university and/or leased vans. Computer skills.
First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
Occasional exposure to health and accident hazards or risks.
Tasks may occasionally involve potential contact with bloodborne pathogens.
Physical demands will require incumbent to be in good physical shape in terms of practices and games.
Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry equipment and/or materials weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances.
St. Thomas University (STU) is one of the South’s premier Catholic universities. As a private, nonprofit institution, it is committed to fostering students’ academic and professional success while helping them become ethical leaders in the global community.
Our beautiful campus in Miami Gardens, Florida, offers an environment that is naturally diverse, rich in tradition, and full of opportunity.
STU prepares students to be leaders in every aspect of life—professionally, personally, and spiritually. With a strong Catholic tradition of academic excellence, the university embraces new concepts and technologies while conducting impactful research across a wide range of disciplines.
STU offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degree programs—both online and on its picturesque Miami Gardens campus—through the College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences & Technology, College of Law, Gus Machado College of Business, and Biscayne College for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
The university emphasizes the development of essential professional skills, including problem-solving, critical analysis, research, ethical leadership, and effective communication. ...STU alumni form a tightly connected network with strong ties to industries such as professional sports, travel and tourism, and international business.
Experiential learning is a graduation requirement for undergraduates, fulfilled through co-ops, internships, practicums, study abroad, research, academic competitions, apprenticeships, and other faculty-supervised activities. These real-world experiences provide students with stimulating, career-enhancing opportunities.
