Graduate Assistant: Tennis Operations
Company: North Park University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description North Park University, a member
of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, would like to
announce that applications are now being accepted for the position
of Graduate Assistant - Tennis Operations. The assistantship will
begin in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal
plan and a $3,000 stipend per semester. About North Park Founded in
1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated
with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from
around the country and the world. North Park University is located
in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most
ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles
from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been
referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where
students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call
home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of
Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies,
renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in
the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler. Mission
The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for
lives of significance and service through education in the liberal
arts, professional studies, and theology. Vision Building on our
core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered,
intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon
character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and
service meet. Duties and Responsibilities Assists the head coach
with the daily operations of the women’s tennis program at North
Park University. Assist with all phases of competitive NCAA and
CCIW compliant recruiting. Ensure a commitment to the academic
success of tennis student-athletes, including monitoring academic
performance, attendance, and social behavior. Build and sustain
positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni,
faculty, staff, and the campus community. Manage equipment usage.
Other administrative and clerical duties will be assigned by the
Head Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate
and Assistant Athletic Directors. Requirements A bachelor’s degree
is required. Playing experience is not required, but applicants
should have general tennis knowledge. Applicant must obtain
acceptance in North Park University graduate program. Applicant
must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e. frequent
nights and weekends). Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane. A valid driver's
license is required. Possess a clear understanding and personal
commitment to North Park's mission of Christian higher
education.
Keywords: North Park University, South Bend , Graduate Assistant: Tennis Operations, Education / Teaching , Chicago, Indiana
