Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for the Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis to support our Division I program in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role requires assisting the head coach in all program operations, coordinating with staff, and ensuring adherence to NCAA, Big Ten, and institutional rules.

Responsibilities include event planning for letterwinner alumni and promoting team achievements on social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Two years’ coaching or competitive experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.
• Commitment to NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head coach in all aspects of running a Division I Women’s Tennis program.
• Work irregular hours as required and comply with NCAA rules.
• Collaborate with support areas to ensure a positive student‑athlete experience.
• Engage with and plan events for letterwinner alumni; promote achievements on social media.

Skills

Coaching experience

Tennis instruction

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience

Job description

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Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis

Department

Requisition Number

S_260679

Posting Open Date

08/19/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

08/27/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Assist Head coach in all aspects of running a Division I Women’s Tennis program. Position requires working irregular hours. Compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules. Attendance at all monthly compliance rules education meetings. Collaboration with all support areas who serve support program to ensure positive student-athlete experience. Represent self, team, and institution as a positive role- model and ambassador at all times. Engagement with and event planning for letterwinner alumni. Promote individual student-athlete and team achievements on social media.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience, plus two years’ coaching or competitive experience required. Strong technical/tennis instruction skills required. Excellent leadership and communication skills essential. Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to NCAA , Big Ten, and University regulations necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer competitive tournament experience in collegiate and/or professional levels.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

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