2026-2027 AY Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis
About The Position
The Cal State LA Department of Athletics is hiring a part-time Assistant Coach for its Women’s Tennis program for the 2026–2027 academic year. Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach supports an NCAA Division II intercollegiate program competing in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest). The role contributes to practice planning, student-athlete development, match preparation, recruiting, video analysis, academic support, team travel, compliance, camps, and program administration. The Assistant Coach supports Cal State LA Athletics’ mission and values and promotes student-athlete success, equity, inclusion, and sportsmanship. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work, as well as overnight travel for recruiting and competition. Duties may involve demonstrating tennis techniques and drills, transporting equipment, and working in office, outdoor court, and travel environments. The role requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with university driver authorization requirements. The successful candidate must also meet background-check and employment eligibility conditions and serve as a mandated reporter under California law.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated coaching experience in athletics, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated successful coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate, high school, or club level.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of NCAA, PacWest, and university rules and regulations, including compliance requirements.
- Ability to instruct and develop student-athletes in a competitive collegiate tennis environment, including singles and doubles competition.
- Commitment to student-athlete academic and athletic success, equity, inclusion, well-being, and personal development.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet university driver authorization requirements throughout employment.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and travel overnight for recruiting and competition.
Nice To Haves
- Prior collegiate tennis playing or coaching experience.
- Familiarity with NCAA recruiting practices and collegiate tennis recruiting platforms such as ITA and/or UTR.
- Experience with video analysis and statistical software.
- Ability to assist with camps, community outreach, and student-athlete development initiatives.
- Familiarity with scouting preparation, match analysis, and tennis operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and conducting team practices, individual skill instruction, match preparation, scouting, and singles and doubles lineup development.
- Instruct and mentor student-athletes to support athletic performance, leadership, teamwork, and personal development.
- Assist the Head Coach with recruiting, video analysis, travel coordination, camps, program logistics, and daily operations.
- Support student-athletes’ academic success, retention, and overall well-being.
- Promote positive university and community engagement through outreach and representation of the Women’s Tennis program.
- Maintain compliance with NCAA, PacWest, and university policies and procedures.
- Assist with team travel and transportation in accordance with university policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
