Assistant Tennis Coach

Position Summary: The Assistant Tennis Coach 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. Position Responsibilities : Assistwith 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 Assistwith 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/guardiansregardingperformance 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 ensureappropriate supportresources are engaged Assiststudent-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 Assistwith operational responsibilities including practice setup, tournamentlogistics, travel coordination, scheduling, and event support Travel withstudent-athletesto tournaments,showcases, camps, and recruiting events as needed Assistwith tennis camp programming, clinics, andspecial 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : High standard ofproficiencyin 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 Preferred Skills : 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 Physical Demands and Work Environment : Ability to lift, move,pushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of40lbs. Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonableperiod of time. Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc. Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays isrequired #LI-NS1 #J-18808-Ljbffr