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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 competition coaching, recruiting student- athletes at a Job Summary
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 conducting any 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 date-definite part-time position requiring approximately 18 hours per week, with hours varying based on workload and business needs, ending April 30, 2026.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$8,000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree2. Proven ability to recruit, train, teach, and develop high-level Tennis student-athletes.3. Proven successful college coaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master’s degree2. Minimum of one (1) year/s’ experience coaching collegiate-level Tennis
Work Hours
Approximately 18 hours per week, with hours varying based on workload and business needs.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
Fall 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”
Special Instructions for Applicants
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
Contact Information for Applicants
Andy Newton,[email protected]
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared 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 need 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 Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 10/10/2025 09:00 AM CSTApplication Closes: Open Until Filled
