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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for tennis graduate assistant in the United States is $19.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tennis graduate assistant?

A Tennis Graduate Assistant (GA) is a position for graduate students who assist a college or university tennis program while pursuing their degree. Responsibilities typically include helping with coaching, organizing practices, recruiting, administrative tasks, and sometimes stringing racquets or managing equipment. GAs often receive tuition assistance or a stipend in exchange for their work. This role provides valuable coaching experience and networking opportunities for those interested in a career in tennis or sports administration.

What responsibilities does a tennis graduate assistant have?

As a Tennis Graduate Assistant, your daily duties typically include assisting with team practices, helping develop training plans, supporting players with skill development, and coordinating match logistics. You may also be involved in video analysis, recruiting support, administrative tasks, and communicating with student-athletes about their academic and athletic progress. Additionally, you'll often collaborate with head coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic department staff. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about collegiate coaching while balancing your own graduate studies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a tennis graduate assistant?

To thrive as a Tennis Graduate Assistant, candidates should have collegiate-level tennis experience, foundational coaching knowledge, and typically be enrolled in a graduate degree program. Familiarity with video analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite, and, in some programs, certifications such as CPR/AED or coaching accreditation is valuable. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, leadership, and the ability to build rapport with student-athletes set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for managing coaching responsibilities, assisting with team logistics, and fostering athlete development within a collegiate sports environment.

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Infographic showing various Tennis Graduate Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,672 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

North Central College

Naperville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
GA000123
Position Title
Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant
Position ID
GA-ATHL-WTNS(MTEN)-I
Department
Athletics
Division
Student Affairs and Athletics
Supervisor
Joey Leto
Supervisor Title
Head Coach, Men's and Women's Tennis
Description of Job Duties
Essential Functions:
Recruit academically and athletically capable student-athletes that mold the culture of NCC Tennis.
Travel and contact prospective student-athletes at high school, USTA, and other tennis events.
Assist in coaching at group practices, individual practices, and team matches and events.
Perform racquet stringing and other minor court and facility maintenance.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?
Yes
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Yes
Will this position be working with minors?
Yes
Job Qualifications
Required:
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
Experience playing or coaching tennis, or athletic administrative experience.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or eligibility to become current.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Preferred:
Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
Aspirations to a career in college coaching preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.
Approximate number of work hours per week
20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks
New or Replacement?
Replacement
If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
12/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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