Assists the men’s and women’s head coaches in running successful tennis programs that compete as NCAA Division III programs and as members of the University Athletic Association (UAA). This includes practice and game coaching, recruiting student-athletes on a position sheet
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with various coaching, management and administrative duties of the tennis program as assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for performing all duties or activities with integrity and within the rules of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference and/or Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVC or MVFC), the State of Illinois, Illinois State University and the Athletics Department.
Additional information
This is a part-time, fixed-date position for approximately 18 hours per week, with hours varying based on workload and business needs. ending on April 30, 2026.
Salary rate/wage rate
$8,000
Required qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Proven ability to recruit, train, teach and develop high-level tennis student-athletes.
3. Proven successful college coaching experience.
Preferred qualifications
1. Master’s degree
2. Minimum one (1) year of experience coaching tennis at the collegiate level
Working hours
Approximately 18 hours per week, with hours varying depending on workload and business needs.
Functional expectations
Must be able to complete the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
1. Stay at a workplace for a longer period of time
2. Move to various locations on and off campus as necessary to complete the day’s work
3. Communicate effectively on a daily basis
Proposed start date
Fall 2025
Required Applicant Documents
CV, cover letter, reference list
NB: These documents must be submitted online to complete the application process. Have these documents ready before you click ‘Apply’.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Benefits include time off for eligible employees and the opportunity to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
Contact details for applicants
Andy Newton,
[email protected]
Important information for applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background check and, if applicable, an employment history review, pursuant to University Policy 3.1.30, and any offer of employment is conditioned upon passing a satisfactory criminal background check and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background check results are received and approved by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Equal Opportunity and Access Office will treat any confidential information you provide as confidential.
If you have any difficulty accessing the system, please contact Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application opened: 10-10-2025 09:00 CST
Application closes: Open until filled
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