Drake University·Winnipeg, Manitoba
Assist the Director of Tennis with the physical and mental preparation of athletes for practice and competition. Manage logistics for home and away matches, including transportation, meals, and hotel arrangements.
Title: Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach-10 months (997783)
Position Number: 997783
Unit/Department: Men's Tennis
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Drake University's Athletics Department competes at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Drake University Athletics seeks a candidate to assist the Director of Tennis.
This includes assisting in the individual and team preparations of the physical and mental aspects for athletes to be their best in practice and competition.
The assistant will also organize home and away matches including transportation, meals, and hotel arrangements.
There will be opportunity to assist with recruiting efforts and fundraising.
In addition, the assistant will serve as a liaison to the strength & conditioning coach.
All of the essential job duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the MAC, and Drake University.
Drake University, a Division I institution competing in the MAC, seeks an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach.
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.
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All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/].
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/].
A bachelor's degree is required, along with proficiency in basic office software and knowledge of NCAA rules. Experience playing tennis at the collegiate level is preferred.
Market context
Assistant men’s tennis coach roles in Manitoba are typically competitive because schools look for candidates who can support athlete development, comply with NCAA rules, and handle day-to-day program tasks. A bachelor’s degree is required, and collegiate playing experience can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your materials to show tennis knowledge, office software comfort, and rule compliance experience.