Job Description
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Posted: 16-Jul-25
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Categories Coaching
Coaching - Tennis
Sector Collegiate Sports
The Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach reports to the Head Women’s Tennis Coach and assists in all aspects related to the Women’s Tennis program This is a full-time benefits eligible appointment that is renewable on a contract basis.
*Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. *
Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
- Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Coaching
- Assist the head coach in coaching and training Northwestern’s Women’s Tennis team; develop and conduct all in-season and out-of-season sessions including individual hitting sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
- Help with the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game, and develop motivational approach to practice and games.
- Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of tennis in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.
- Work with appropriate Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation (NUDAR) staff in providing the student/athletes the skills, support, and resources to be successful at Northwestern.
- Assist with on-court coaching during matches.
Administrative
- Help with team travel specifically by being the liaison to our Anthony Travel Representative for air, bus, and mini-van travel arrangements for away meets and practices.
- In cooperation with Compliance staff, maintain countable athletically related activity (CARA) logs and practice schedules; input all practice and playing schedules into Teamworks.
- Support the Athletic Communications department and Marketing department in publicizing and marketing the tennis programs.
- Work with team equipment manager to place yearly orders and organize equipment for team travel; collaborate with equipment manager for distribution of shoes and clothing.
- Help with video match analysis.
- Develop and maintain all statistical performance records for individual athletes and the team.
- Assist with the organization of the annual fundraiser.
Recruiting
- Assist with the recruiting for the tennis programs maintain database in ARMS, identify and correspond with qualified prospective student-athletes (mailings, phone & email correspondence); schedule on-campus/off-campus visits and create itineraries; establish and maintain all files on prospective student-athletes for admissions; evaluate prospects off-campus throughout the year as allowed by NCAA rules.
- Develop and maintain all recruiting documents and materials as deemed necessary and appropriate with adherence to rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
- Develop strong relationships with coaches all over the world.
Other - Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
- Attend meetings, conferences, training sessions, community service events, etc. as required.
- Report issues and concerns to the Head Coach and/or Sport Administrator and faithfully and diligently carry out other Department related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the Intercollegiate and Recreational programs.
- Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
- Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience as a collegiate tennis coach.
- Previous experience as a collegiate tennis player.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Northwestern University preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Willingness and ability to work, as well as travel, mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact with diverse populations.
- Ability to establish engaging relationships.
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