Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Department

• Women's
• Tennis
• Department's
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• Summary of
• Job
• Duties: Under the direction of the Head Women’s Tennis Coach, the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach provides specialized technical, tactical, and performance support for the NCAA Division I women’s tennis program. This position requires advanced knowledge of tennis performance methodology, sport science principles, NCAA Division I recruiting strategies, and high-performance athlete development. The Assistant Coach contributes to the design and execution of training systems, match preparation strategies, opponent scouting, and individualized player development plans. The role also supports compliance-driven recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional regulations. This position requires expertise typically gained through formal education in sports science, kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field, combined with high-level competitive and/or coaching experience in elite tennis environments. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Management, Sport Science, or a closely related discipline At least one year of collegiate, elite junior, national, or professional tennis coaching experience full-time, part-time and/or graduate assistant role applies Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations Experience in structured athlete development environments and competitive performance settings

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sport Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field At least two years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, elite junior, national, or professional level full-time, part-time and/or graduate assistant role applies Experience within a Power 4 athletic conference program Prior experience in high-performance tennis development systems (national or international pathways) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Advanced understanding of tennis biomechanics, performance strategy, and elite athlete development principles Knowledge of NCAA and Southeastern Conference rules and compliance frameworks Ability to apply sport science concepts to coaching practice (movement efficiency, workload management, recovery principles) Strong analytical skills related to performance video and statistical evaluation Proven ability to recruit and evaluate student-athletes at the Division I level Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel

Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents

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