Head Women's Tennis Coach

New Rochelle, New York, Position Summary:

Iona University, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Head Coach for its newly reinstated varsity Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting directly to the Director of Athletics. The Head Coach will be responsible for building and sustaining competitive tennis programs, ensuring the holistic development of student-athletes, and fostering a culture of academic excellence, sportsmanship, and competitive success.

The reinstatement of both tennis programs marks an exciting new chapter in Iona’s proud tennis history. Men’s tennis began in 1953, capturing multiple league titles and producing three undefeated seasons in the 1970s. Women’s tennis launched in 1979, becoming a charter member of MAAC women’s tennis and earning strong league finishes. Both programs last competed at the varsity level in 2003 — now it’s time to write the next chapter. Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development:

Lead the reestablishment of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs, beginning with infrastructure building, recruiting, and organizing practice and conditioning sessions.

Establish a clear and compelling vision for the future of Iona tennis.

Training & Competition:

Plan, prepare, and execute effective practice sessions and match strategies to maximize student-athlete performance.

Design and implement a competitive schedule that fosters athlete development and elevates program reputation.

Represent Iona University in a positive and professional manner with officials, opponents, parents, media, and the public. 

Recruiting:

Identify and recruit student-athletes who demonstrate both academic and athletic excellence, in full compliance with NCAA, MAAC, and institutional guidelines.

Budgeting & Fundraising:

Work within approved budgetary parameters and participate in budget formulation.

Partner with the Athletics Development team to meet program fundraising goals and cultivate alumni and community support.

Compliance & Administration:

Ensure adherence to all NCAA, MAAC, and University rules and regulations, including those related to eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, and academic progress.

Assist in preparing required compliance documentation.

Staff Management:

Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Demonstrated success in coaching and recruiting at the collegiate level, preferably NCAA Division I.

Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Proven ability to foster a positive team culture focused on academic achievement, competitive excellence, and personal growth.

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the  School of Arts & Science ;  LaPenta School of Business ;  NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences ; and  Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation . Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.