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Location

Owensboro, Kentucky

Quick overview

Assist in planning and conducting tennis practices while instructing student-athletes on fundamentals, tactics, and safety. Support the recruitment of qualified athletes and monitor their academic and personal development.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree and previous coaching experience at the high school or college level are required. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of tennis strategies and NCAA intercollegiate rules.

bachelor degreeRecruitingInterpersonal CommunicationEquipment ManagementPlayer DevelopmentSportsmanshipFundraisingNCAA ComplianceTactical PlanningStudent-Athlete MentoringTennis Coaching

Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Coaching & Instruction
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting tennis practices and team workouts.
  • Instruct student-athletes on sport fundamentals, skills development, tactics, strategy, and safety.
  • Support preparation of the team for competitions, including game-day activities and player evaluations.
  • Recruitment & Retention
  • Participate in identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified student-athletes for the tennis program.
  • Assist with campus visits, communication with prospects, and coordination with admissions and compliance offices.
  • Student-Athlete Support
  • Encourage and monitor the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor, fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Program Administration
  • Assist with organizational tasks such as travel logistics, equipment management, and fundraising activities as needed.
  • Help ensure compliance with NCAA, G-MAC, and Kentucky Wesleyan College policies.

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Previous coaching experience (high school or college level preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of tennis skills, strategies, and NCAA intercollegiate rules.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff, student-athletes, and administrators.
  • Preferred
  • College-level coaching experience.
  • Experience with recruiting and player development.
  • Familiarity with Division II athletics compliance.