Temporary Assistant Tennis Coach, Women's Tennis

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA is seeking a part-time Temporary Assistant Coach for women's tennis to support the head coach in a NCAA Division III program within the UAA.

The role includes practice and competition coaching, national-level recruiting, strategy design, and mentoring student-athletes while upholding the university's mission and values. This temporary position runs from January 16, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; 1–3 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Coaching experience in tennis or related sport is desirable.
• Ability to recruit and mentor student-athletes at a national level.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in running and managing the women's tennis program.
• Provide practice and competition coaching.
• Recruit student-athletes at a national level.
• Design and implement competitive strategies for meets and season.
• Advise and mentor student-athletes in academics and athletics.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Strategy design

Mentoring

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

The Temporary Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in running a successful women's tennis program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the University Athletic Association (UAA). This includes practice and competition coaching, recruiting student-athletes at a national level, design and implementation of competitive strategies and advising and mentoring our student-athletes. The assistant must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. This is a part time position for 1/16/26 - 5/31/27. The hiring range for this position is $4,000-$4,500.

Education & Work Experience

BA/BS required 1-3 years of coaching experience is preferred.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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