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Position Summary: The Assistant Coach, Tennis supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the tennis program, including athlete development, tournament preparation, training implementation, recruiting support, administrative responsibilities, and fostering a positive, competitive, and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the program aligns with organizational standards, student-athlete well-being, and competitive excellence while supporting the holistic development of student-athletes on and off the court. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting high-quality tennis practices, training sessions, and individualized development plans 
• Support the development of student-athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance skills 
• Provide instruction in stroke production, match strategy, footwork, movement efficiency, point construction, and competitive decision-making 
• Assist with tournament preparation including scheduling, match readiness, scouting, post-match review, and performance benchmarking 
• Utilize instructional equipment, video analysis, performance technology, and modern tennis methodologies to enhance athlete development and competitive performance 
• Collaborate with performance staff, athletic trainers, and sports science personnel to support injury prevention, recovery, and long-term athlete development 
• Maintain open, professional communication with student-athletes and parents/guardians regarding performance goals, development plans, academics, and overall campus experience 
• Serve as a mentor and educator by fostering discipline, accountability, leadership, sportsmanship, and life skills development 
• Continuously evaluate the athletic, academic, and emotional development of each student-athlete and collaborate with leadership to ensure appropriate support resources are engaged 
• Assist student-athletes throughout the college placement and recruiting process as needed 
• Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure, training systems, curriculum delivery, and athlete development pathways 
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes 
• Assist with operational responsibilities including practice setup, tournament logistics, travel coordination, scheduling, and event support 
• Travel with student-athletes to tournaments, showcases, camps, and recruiting events as needed
• Assist with tennis camp programming, clinics, and special events 
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the instructional equipment, training technologies, and methodologies used within the Academy’s tennis programs 
• Adhere to all IMG Academy policies, procedures, safety standards, and governing body regulations 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• High standard of proficiency in tennis coaching, training techniques, and athlete development 
• Experience playing, coaching, or managing tennis at the collegiate, academy, club, national, or professional level 
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment 
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development, welfare, and academic success 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience coaching elite or nationally ranked tennis players 
• Knowledge of tennis performance analytics, video analysis, and player development technology 
• Experience with recruiting and college placement processes 
• Bilingual preferred 
• CPR Certification preferred 
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel for tournaments, recruiting events, and team travel 
• Experience working camps, clinics, showcases, and player development programs 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.  
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time. 
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc. 
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required  

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