About This Role
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Closing Date:
07/07/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Professional Staff - Assistant Coach
Workstudy Position:
NoJOB TYPE:
Regular
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoINSTITUTION NAME:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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DEPARTMENT:
Women's Tennis
Department's Website:
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9sSUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Head Women’s Tennis Coach, the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach provides specialized technical, tactical, and performance support for the NCAA Division I women’s tennis program. This position requires advanced knowledge of tennis performance methodology, sport science principles, NCAA Division I recruiting strategies, and high-performance athlete development.
The Assistant Coach contributes to the design and execution of training systems, match preparation strategies, opponent scouting, and individualized player development plans. The role also supports compliance-driven recruitment of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional regulations.
This position requires expertise typically gained through formal education in sports science, kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field, combined with high-level competitive and/or coaching experience in elite tennis environments.
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Management, Sport Science, or a closely related discipline
- At least one year of collegiate, elite junior, national, or professional tennis coaching experience full-time, part-time and/or graduate assistant role applies
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
- Experience in structured athlete development environments and competitive performance settings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Sport Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field
- At least two years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, elite junior, national, or professional level full-time, part-time and/or graduate assistant role applies
- Experience within a Power 4 athletic conference program
- Prior experience in high-performance tennis development systems (national or international pathways)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Advanced understanding of tennis biomechanics, performance strategy, and elite athlete development principles
- Knowledge of NCAA and Southeastern Conference rules and compliance frameworks
- Ability to apply sport science concepts to coaching practice (movement efficiency, workload management, recovery principles)
- Strong analytical skills related to performance video and statistical evaluation
- Proven ability to recruit and evaluate student-athletes at the Division I level
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
ResumeOptional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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