Graduate Assistant Tennis

EXPIRED

Description: About King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community. The Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of managing a collegiate tennis program. This role combines coaching, administrative responsibilities, driving, racquet stringing, and mentorship of student-athletes while allowing the individual to pursue graduate studies. Expected Date of Employment: 8/1/2026 to 5/31/2027

Minimum Qualifications: Christian Commitment: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Preferred Qualifications: • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes • NCAA required learning courses • Valid US driver’s license

Responsibilities: • Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and match preparation • Provide technical instruction and skill development for student-athletes • Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs • Analyze player performance and contribute to match strategy • Assist with recruiting efforts, including scouting and communication with prospective student-athletes • Help organize team travel, scheduling, and logistics • Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success • Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations • Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement activities • Perform administrative duties such as record-keeping, equipment management, and correspondence • Assist in tennis racquet stringing • Assist in transportation such as driving vans when needed.

Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Hours: Expected Schedule of Employment Monday through Sunday - Flexible Number of Hours per week

Description: About King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community. The Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of managing a collegiate tennis program. This role combines coaching, administrative responsibilities, driving, racquet stringing, and mentorship of student-athletes while allowing the individual to pursue graduate studies. Expected Date of Employment: 8/1/2026 to 5/31/2027

Minimum Qualifications: Christian Commitment: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Preferred Qualifications: • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes • NCAA required learning courses • Valid US driver’s license

Responsibilities: • Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and match preparation • Provide technical instruction and skill development for student-athletes • Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs • Analyze player performance and contribute to match strategy • Assist with recruiting efforts, including scouting and communication with prospective student-athletes • Help organize team travel, scheduling, and logistics • Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success • Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations • Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement activities • Perform administrative duties such as record-keeping, equipment management, and correspondence • Assist in tennis racquet stringing • Assist in transportation such as driving vans when needed.

Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Hours: Expected Schedule of Employment Monday through Sunday - Flexible Number of Hours per week

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