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Wesleyan

Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Middletown, CT

$32K/yr

Reporting to the Head Coach of Tennis, the Assistant Tennis Coach will have primary duties in ... in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training ...

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As of Jun 9, 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.

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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.

What types of responsibilities can I expect on a daily basis as a Tennis Graduate Assistant?

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 is a Tennis Graduate Assistant job?

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.

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Graduate Assistant for Men's & Women's Tennis

Graduate Assistant for Men's & Women's Tennis

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL • On-site

$350/wk

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: $350.00 Biweekly
Location : Lebanon, IL
Job Type: Graduate Assistant
Job Number: 202500128
Department: Athletics
Division: Men's and Women's Tennis
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
FLSA: Exempt
McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.
The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.
Position Summary and Key Responsibilities
Assist the head coach with planning and implementing practices, team travel, recruiting, fundraising, monitoring student-athlete progress, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a master's program at McKendree University is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Collegiate playing experience, knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
Work Conditions
Some travel is required.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Equal Opportunity Employer
McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Full-time graduate assistants are eligible to participate in our health insurance plan, deferred compensation retirement plan (no matching contribution), 100% tuition remission, and a small stipend or hourly rate based on the specific role with the institution. Graduate Assistantships, stipends and hourly rates are available during the fall and spring terms only.

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