Wichita State: Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is seeking a visionary leader to assist the head coach in a dynamic college tennis program based at Wichita State University’s main campus. You will recruit, train, schedule, and mentor student athletes while aligning with the program’s core values.

Responsibilities include academics, fundraising, budget oversight, and collaboration with staff to enhance competitive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• At least one year of recruiting or coaching experience in high school or college athletics, or coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and oversees one or more functional aspects of team administrative management.
• Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards.
• Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities.
• Communicates with media relations.
• Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records.
• Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits.
• Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures.
• Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.
• Assisting in the daily operation of the program, including team practices and drills.
• Supporting student athletes in their academic and personal development goals.
• Collaborate with the head coach to develop and implement training strategies to enhance performance.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Organization

NCAA rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Campus Location

Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Full Time

Pay

Salary range $37,000-43,000/yr commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

General office hours with required attendance many nights, weekends, & holidays

Job Story

We are seeking a visionary who can lead our student athletes through our core values, CHARACTER, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE, STEWARDSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE. We seek someone that complements the current coaching strategies which encourages the development of our athletes & their skills. Educate through athletics, analyze videos & be proactive in methods &/or techniques helpful to guide athletes to the next level. Your dedication to the sport & desire to support a safe & positive culture, makes you a person we want to talk with. Please submit your application today if you can see yourself as part of our team!

Job Summary

Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.

Essential Functions

Coaches and oversees one or more functional aspects of team administrative management and/or programs. Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards. Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities. Communicates with media relations. Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records. Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits. Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.

Job Duties

• Assisting in the daily operation of the program, including team practices and drills.
• Supporting student athletes in their academic and personal development goals.
• Assisting with various program related issues as needed.
• Collaborate with the head coach to develop and implement training strategies to enhance performance.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• One (1) year of:
  • Experience in recruiting and coaching high school or college athletics OR
  • Coaching experience at the high school level or above OR
  • Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level

Required License/Certifications/Training

Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to connect with a diverse population.
• Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.
• Adhere to NCAA, AAC and University Guidelines.
• Strong communication skills both domestically and internationally
• Highly organized and reliable with great follow up and follow through
• Knowledge of recruiting regulations and ability to do so regularly
• High energy not only at practice but in daily interactions with staff/student-athletes
• Understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of a successful tennis team but also an individual tennis player
• Ability to teach, motivate, lead and mentor student-athletes
• Leadership skills that create good teams, athletes and culture within the sport.

ABOUT US

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis, overseeing men’s and women’s varsity tennis at all levels – NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community College.