Assistant Tennis Coach

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Tennis supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the tennis program, including athlete development, tournament preparation, training implementation, recruiting support, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standards, student-athlete well-being, and competitive excellence while supporting the holistic development of student-athletes on and off the court.

Requirements

High standard of proficiency in tennis coaching, training techniques, and athlete development
Experience playing, coaching, or managing tennis at the collegiate, academy, club, national, or professional level
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Strong commitment to student-athlete development, welfare, and academic success

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching elite or nationally ranked tennis players
Knowledge of tennis performance analytics, video analysis, and player development technology
Experience with recruiting and college placement processes
Bilingual preferred
CPR Certification preferred
Valid driver’s license with ability to travel for tournaments, recruiting events, and team travel
Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and player development programs

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality tennis practices, training sessions, and individualized development plans
Support the development of student-athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills
Provide instruction in stroke production, match strategy, footwork, movement efficiency, point construction, and competitive decision-making
Assist with tournament preparation including scheduling, match readiness, scouting, post-match review, and performance benchmarking
Utilize instructional equipment, video analysis, performance technology, and modern tennis methodologies to enhance athlete development and competitive performance
Collaborate with performance staff, athletic trainers, and sports science personnel to support injury prevention, recovery, and long-term athlete development
Maintain open, professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding performance goals, development plans, academics, and overall campus experience
Serve as a mentor and educator by fostering discipline, accountability, leadership, sportsmanship, and life skills development
Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate support resources are engaged
Assist student-athletes throughout the college placement and recruiting process as needed
Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, training systems, curriculum delivery, and athlete development pathways
Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes
Assist with operational responsibilities including practice setup, tournament logistics, travel coordination, scheduling, and event support
Travel with student-athletes to tournaments, showcases, camps, and recruiting events as needed
Assist with tennis camp programming, clinics, and special events
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instructional equipment, training technologies, and methodologies used within the Academy’s tennis programs
Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations
Other duties as assigned