Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized technical, tactical, and performance support for the NCAA Division I women’s tennis program.
• Contributes to the design and execution of training systems, match preparation strategies, opponent scouting, and individualized player development plans.
• Supports compliance-driven recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional regulations.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level