HEAD TENNIS COACH – MEN’S AND WOMEN’S

Position

The Head Tennis Coach will be responsible for all phases of coaching Division III Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams including practice, recruiting, and budget management.  This is a 12-month part-time position.

Eureka College is a member of the NCAA Division III and the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

The College

Eureka is a small residential liberal arts college located equidistant between the cities of Peoria and Bloomington/Normal. The campus is situated on 65 wooded acres with 24 academic and residential buildings in the city of Eureka, Illinois. Focused on excellence in learning, service, and leadership, Eureka graduates include 42 college presidents, seven governors and members of Congress, and the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan.  Eureka currently has approximately 800 students enrolled in 24 degree programs. Chartered in 1855 to provide a “non-sectarian liberal arts” education by abolitionists who were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eureka was the first college in Illinois and the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis.

Position Requirements

Playing and/or coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level, is required.  Clear understanding of the NCAA Division III regulations is desired.   Bachelor’s degree or professional playing experience with high school diploma or GED required.

Application Materials

Submit cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references electronically to employment@eureka.edu (please put “Tennis” in the subject heading); pdf format is preferred, WORD format acceptable.    Print materials may be sent to Lori Guth, Human Resources Coordinator, Eureka College, 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka IL  61530.  Questions about the position should be directed to Paul Bryant, Athletic Director, at pbryant@eureka.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.