Part-Time College Tennis Assistant Coach: Recruit & Develop

Avila Partnership; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach to support all aspects of the program, including recruitment, training, game strategy, and academic monitoring for student-athletes. The position is part-time and requires irregular hours, weekend and evening work, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The coach will lead practices, assist with admissions and travel planning, and ensure compliance with NAIA rules while promoting

Qualifications

• Collegiate tennis playing and/or coaching experience.
• Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to string tennis rackets, utilizing various techniques and patterns, is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first‑generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for recruiting talented student-athletes who align with the academic and athletic standards of Avila University.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and other recruiting networks to identify prospective student-athletes.
• Manage the admissions process for recruited student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations and university admissions standards.
• Implement initiatives to support the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs that focus on skill development, physical conditioning, and tactical proficiency.
• Conduct regular practices, conditioning sessions, and film review sessions to prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Foster a positive and competitive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Skills

Collegiate tennis playing/coaching

Multilingual skills preferred

Stringing tennis rackets

Job description

Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach to support all aspects of the program, including recruitment, training, game strategy, and academic monitoring for student-athletes. The position is part-time and requires irregular hours, weekend and evening work, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The coach will lead practices, assist with admissions and travel planning, and ensure compliance with NAIA rules while promoting