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Job no: 506905
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Athletics
Job Summary
This position will assist the Women's Tennis program/coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the Women’s Tennis team. The ideal candidate is a former collegiate player who is looking for a career in college coaching and is interested in assisting the coaching staff in all aspects of running a Division I tennis program.
Essential Functions
Assist the Women's Tennis team during practices and match-days
Assist with student-athlete development athletically and academically
Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes
Assist the head coach with other duties to ensure the success of the program such as fundraising, operations, and logistics
Follow all university, athletic department, NCAA, and CAA rules and policies
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Valid Driver's License.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Former collegiate tennis player.
Interest in a career in college coaching.
Physical Demands
Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Typically running, climbing
Lifting demands 50lbs
Location
University City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt. Compensation for this grade will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Aug 12 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 12 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
