D1 Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach | Elevate Talent

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach to support the Head Coach in building a Division I program in the NCAA and Horizon League. The role emphasizes student-athlete academics, compliance, and competitive development.

The Assistant Coach will assist in recruiting, organizing practices, coordinating travel, scheduling matches, and contributing to fundraising efforts, while ensuring health and safety and adherence to NCAA rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and previous tennis coaching experience required.
• Compliance with NCAA rules is essential and must be reported if violations occur.
• Experience in recruitment, academic monitoring, and coordinating practices and travel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations and academic standards.
• Monitor the academics of the men’s tennis student-athletes and coordinate with the Athletics Academic Advisor.
• Assist in planning and coordinating in-season and out-of-season practices and skill development.
• Coordinate match plans, travel to conference away matches, and some non-conference away matches.
• Assist in scheduling matches and managing the program's budget under the Head Coach.
• Participate in fundraising activities and attend Athletics staff meetings and trainings.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach to support the Head Coach in building a Division I program in the NCAA and Horizon League. The role emphasizes student-athlete academics, compliance, and competitive development.

The Assistant Coach will assist in recruiting, organizing practices, coordinating travel, scheduling matches, and contributing to fundraising efforts, while ensuring health and safety and adherence to NCAA rules.