Assistant Tennis Coach

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Assistant Tennis Coach to join our on-site program in Edinburg, Texas. This full-time role supports the Head Coach, develops players, and coordinates practices, travel, and recruiting efforts while upholding NCAA regulations and promoting academic success.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong tennis instruction skills, and a track record of mentoring student-athletes in a collegiate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Tennis instruction and skills development.
• Strong communication with student-athletes, staff, and stakeholders.
• Customer service and teamwork to foster a positive roster culture.
• Experience developing conditioning programs and skill-building sessions.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices.
• Ability to mentor diverse student-athletes academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct team practices and conditioning programs.
• Provide technical instruction and match-day coaching for athletes.
• Coordinate travel and event logistics for the tennis program.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes and admissions.
• Maintain equipment and facilities and collaborate with athletic staff on program operations.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Effective communication

Customer service

Training & conditioning

NCAA rules compliance

Mentoring student-athletes

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public institution dedicated to innovation, opportunity, and purpose across multiple campuses in the Rio Grande Valley. UTRGV focuses on student success and community engagement, supporting higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technologies. The university aims to enhance daily life in the region and position it as a global leader in education and research. Team members at UTRGV contribute to initiatives that drive positive change and expand educational access for a diverse student population.

Role Description

The Assistant Tennis Coach is a full-time, on-site position located in Edinburg, TX. This role supports the Head Tennis Coach in planning and conducting team practices, individual player development sessions, and conditioning programs that align with university and athletic department standards. The Assistant Coach helps prepare athletes for competition through technical instruction, strategy development, and match-day coaching, while promoting sportsmanship, academic success, and adherence to NCAA and conference regulations. Daily responsibilities include coordinating logistics for travel and events, assisting with recruiting prospective student-athletes, maintaining equipment and facilities, and collaborating with athletic staff on program administration. The role also involves fostering an inclusive team culture that supports the well-being and growth of all student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Strong tennis-specific coaching abilities, including Tennis Instruction and Tennis skills.


• Effective Communication skills for working with student-athletes, colleagues, and stakeholders.


• Customer Service and interpersonal skills to create a supportive and respectful team environment.


• Training skills for developing conditioning programs and skill-building sessions.


• Knowledge of collegiate athletics standards, NCAA rules, and compliance practices.


• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support diverse student-athletes academically and personally.


• Organizational and time-management skills for coordinating practices, travel, and events.


• Prior coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.