Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach at UIW supports the Head Coach and Director of Tennis in all aspects of operating a competitive NCAA Division I Women's tennis program. The role emphasizes accountability, development, and competitive excellence aligned with UIW's mission.

This full-time position is located in San Antonio, TX and reports to the Director of Tennis Operations. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred, along with two years of college tennis experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two years of collegiate or higher competitive tennis experience.
• One year of coaching experience at high school level or above.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach and Director of Tennis in operating a NCAA Division I program.
• Manage budget, travel, staffing, and parent communications.
• Recruit academically and athletically prepared student-athletes.
• Foster culture of accountability and competitive excellence.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Coaching college tennis

Organizational skills

Recruiting student-athletes

Budget & travel management

NCAA regulations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach supports the Head Coach and Director of Tennis in all aspects of operating a competitive NCAA Division I Women's tennis program. The position plays a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, development, and competitive excellence consistent with UIW's mission and Southland Conference standards. The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach reports to the Head Coach and Director of Tennis.

Note this position is funded for five years based on fundraising revenue with continuation depending upon fundraising success.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must exhibit leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to support and assist other employees.
• Ability to coach a successful tennis team at the college level.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully recruit college-level academically and athletically prepared student-athletes.
• Ability to manage the myriad of on-going responsibilities within a competitive college tennis program, including effectively managing budget, travel, staffing, and parent communications.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA academic and compliance regulations.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former student-athletes, faculty, alumni, staff, and San Antonio tennis community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Work Experience

• Two (2) years of collegiate or higher competitive tennis experience.
• One (1) year of professional tennis coaching experience at the high school level or above. Note that graduate assistant coaching experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with flexibility to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on team schedule.

Physical Demands

Ability to effectively move about to appropriately demonstrate plays and drills in this sport, as well as sideline coach during games.

Posting Number: AS2276PO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Administrator (exempt)

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026

Reports To: Director of Tennis Operations

Salary: $43,266 - $49,000 depending on experience

Open Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).