Assistant Tennis Coach, Elite Junior & College-Prep Program
Global sports-education academy and boarding school running a full-time tennis program for junior and college-bound players
| Employer | Global sports-education academy and boarding school running a full-time tennis program for junior and college-bound players (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bradenton, FL (Tampa Bay) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | Not stated in the posting · BLS median for coaches and scouts: USD 47,320 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (proven coaches) |
| Role family | Head Coach / Performance Director |
About the role
A residential sports academy wants an assistant coach to work beside its head tennis coach on everything that turns a strong junior into a college or pro prospect: daily training, tournament prep, match review, recruiting and travel. The players are full-time student-athletes, so the job also covers mentoring, family communication and long-term development.
What you'll do
- Plan and run practices and individual development plans
- Coach stroke production, footwork, point construction, match tactics and competitive decision-making
- Prepare players for tournaments: scheduling, scouting, post-match review and benchmarking
- Use video analysis and performance technology, and work with athletic trainers and sports science on load and recovery
- Guide athletes through college placement and recruiting
- Travel with athletes to tournaments, showcases and camps, and help run camps and clinics
Requirements
- A high level of tennis coaching and athlete development skill
- Playing, coaching or managing experience at collegiate, academy, club, national or professional level
- Bachelor's degree in sports management, business or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Strong communication and organization, and comfort in a high-performance environment
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays, outdoors in Florida heat
Nice to have
- Coaching elite or nationally ranked players
- Tennis performance analytics and video analysis
- College recruiting and placement experience
- Bilingual (preferred in the posting)
- CPR certification and a valid driver's license for team travel
Pay & benefits
Not stated in the posting · BLS median for coaches and scouts: USD 47,320. Full-time staff get medical, dental and vision coverage, FSA and HSA options, a 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance, a gym discount, pet insurance and a wellbeing program. The role needs a Florida Level 2 background screening and a drug test on offer.
Pay source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025 national median); the source posting states no pay. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
An assistant role alone does not make an O-1. The O-1A fits coaches who can document a record: players they developed to national rankings, college scholarships or pro events; national-team or federation roles; coaching certifications at the top level; and press. If you have that, an academy like this, or an agent covering several programs, can petition.
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