Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University invites applications for an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach. This temporary role reports to the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach and supports the organization, administration, and compliance of the program within NCAA and Horizon League rules.

The successful candidate will help recruit student-athletes, monitor academic progress, coordinate in-season and out-of-season practices, and assist with travel and match scheduling while upholding student welfare and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and previous tennis coaching experience required.
• Commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I tennis program.
• Ability to monitor academics and coordinate with Athletics Academic Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards.
• Monitor the academics of the men’s tennis student-athletes.
• Assist in planning and coordination of in-season practices and workouts.
• Assist in planning and implementation of travel and match schedules, including away games.
• Support compliance with NCAA rules and report violations when identified.
• Assist in budget monitoring and fundraising activities for the program.

Skills

Coaching

Student-athlete mentoring

Compliance awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Position Type: Temporary

About the Role

• The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach reports directly to the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach and is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization and administration of the men’s tennis program in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University, Horizon League and NCAA.
• The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach must have a commitment to developing a competitive NCAA Division I tennis program, while maintaining an emphasis on the academic success of the student-athlete.
• The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach will be expected to administer the program in a manner that promotes the health, safety and welfare of the student-athlete.
• Compliance with NCAA rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University.
• It is also expected that the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach will comply with all NCAA rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.
• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards, as well as University academic requirements.
• Monitor the academics of the men’s tennis student-athletes.
• Effectively communicate with Athletics Academic Advisor to ensure any academic concerns are being addressed.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of in-season practices, including team and individual workouts.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of out-of-season practices, including individual skill instruction and team workouts, focusing on the development of athletic skills to compete at the Division I level.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of plans for each match, including travel to all conference away matches and travel to a majority of all non-conference away matches.
• Complete all necessary compliance forms as required and/or requested by the Athletics Compliance Office.
• Assist in scheduling matches as directed by Head Coach.
• Monitor budget to ensure the men’s tennis program is fiscally responsible and expenditures are within the programs budget allocation as directed by the Head Coach.
• Participate in fund raising activities for the men’s tennis program and/or Department of Athletics.
• Attend Department of Athletics staff meetings and training as directed by the Director of Athletics.
• Bachelor's degree and previous tennis coaching experience required.

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.