Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking a Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, and program operations. The role focuses on student-athlete development, budget management, travel, meals, and compliance with NCAA and West Coast Conference rules.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong coaching, recruiting, and mentoring abilities, with a commitment to academic and athletic excellence within a private university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful coaching experience required.
• Successful recruiting of Student-Athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in daily program operations and administration.
• Coach and mentor student-athletes, emphasizing development in academics and athletics.
• Coordinate team travel, recruiting logistics, and event scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
• Oversee budget management and program-related logistics.
• Foster professional relationships within the Division and University.

Skills

Organizationalskills

Interpersonalskills

Communicationskills

Coachingknowledge

Recruiting

Budgetmanagement

Complianceknowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, budget management, Student-Athlete mentoring, team travel, equipment, meals, technical logistics (software), marketing, and compliance with NCAA and the West Coast Conference rules/regulations. The Assistant Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as well as collaboration with internal departments of the division and the university.

Essential Functions

• Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program
• Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance
• Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D educational model
• Coordinate various aspects of the program, including daily operations: team travel, recruiting logistics, equipment, meals, technical logistics of current and proposed software packages, etc.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations
• Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University
• Assuming other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, including communication (direct feedback) and public relations
• In-depth understanding of the sport from the fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy, including the ability teach and educate Student-Athlete’s and coaching staff. Stays up-to-date with new research and collaborates with coaching colleagues to learn and implement best practices
• Modeling and implementing a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support knowledge attainment
• The ability to display passion and positively motivate/inspire Student-Athletes and coaching staff to generate the desire to excel in academics and athletics
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical behavior in regard to NCAA, Conference, University, and Division of Athletics rules and regulations
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-evolving athletic landscape

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Successful coaching experience
• Successful recruiting of Student-Athlete’s committed to academic and athletic excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Successful collegiate coaching experience

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 28, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 8. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $55,000-$57,500.

Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

Advertised: August 21, 2026
Applications close: August 28, 2026