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

Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Talking Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 4 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was passed in 1990 and was amended in 1998 to form the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This law requires that certain institutions of higher education distribute to all current students and employees a copy of the required report, and to all prospective students and employees a summary of what is contained in the yearly report. The report is available on the Internet and may be downloaded and printed with Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher software. The software is free and may be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ For prospective students and employees and all others who would like to obtain a copy of the yearly report but cannot print it from the Internet, a paper copy may be obtained by contacting the University of Arkansas Office of Admissions, Department of Human Resources or University Police. The report in its entirety is available on the Internet at: https://uapd.uark.edu/reports-and-logs/clery/index.php