Graduate Assistant Tennis

King University

Bristol, TN

Posted Date: May 27, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    Not Provided
  • Work Type
    Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Athletic Director
Conference
Conference Carolinas (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Description: About King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community. The Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of managing a collegiate tennis program. This role combines coaching, administrative responsibilities, driving, racquet stringing, and mentorship of student-athletes while allowing the individual to pursue graduate studies. Expected Date of Employment: 8/1/2026 to 5/31/2027

Minimum Qualifications: Christian Commitment: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Preferred Qualifications: • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor student-athletes • NCAA required learning courses • Valid US driver’s license

Responsibilities: • Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, training sessions, and match preparation • Provide technical instruction and skill development for student-athletes • Support strength, conditioning, and injury prevention programs • Analyze player performance and contribute to match strategy • Assist with recruiting efforts, including scouting and communication with prospective student-athletes • Help organize team travel, scheduling, and logistics • Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete success • Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations • Assist with camps, clinics, and community engagement activities • Perform administrative duties such as record-keeping, equipment management, and correspondence • Assist in tennis racquet stringing • Assist in transportation such as driving vans when needed.

Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Hours: Expected Schedule of Employment Monday through Sunday - Flexible Number of Hours per week

Program Performance

Conference Carolinas Tennis (M) 2022–2023

King University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Belmont Abbey College 21–20 48
Francis Marion University 13–8 42
University of Mount Olive 12–10
Young Harris College 10–11 50
Barton College 9–10
Emmanuel University (Georgia) 8–10
Lees-McRae College 8–8
Converse University 6–14
North Greenville University 5–13
King University 2–13
Chowan University 2–19
Shorter University 1–10
University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Conference Carolinas Tennis (W) 2024–2025

King University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Lees-McRae College 6–0 11–4
Erskine College 5–0 6–3
University of Mount Olive 5–1 7–6
Barton College 3–1 3–4
Converse University 2–4 7–8
Belmont Abbey College 1–2 8–16
Young Harris College 1–2 2–6
North Greenville University 1–3 3–4
King University 0–0 0–0
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Chowan University 0–4 1–5
Shorter University 0–4 0–6
Emmanuel University (Georgia) 0–4 2–10
Francis Marion University 0–0 0–0
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Taylor Graalman

2024-2025

Taylor Graalman

2023-2024

Rodger Acklin

2022-2023

Rodger Acklin

2–13
2021-2022

Rodger Acklin

4–12
2020-2021

Rodger Acklin

3–9
2019-2020

Terry Caldwell

3–6
2018-2019

Tim Dunford

10–9
Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Taylor Graalman

2024-2025

Taylor Graalman

0–0 0–0
2023-2024

Rodger Acklin

2022-2023

Rodger Acklin

4–12
2021-2022

Rodger Acklin

3–13
2020-2021

Rodger Acklin

0–12
2019-2020

Terry Caldwell

1–8
2018-2019

Tim Dunford

1–17

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