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Assistant Coach - Men's Tennis
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Allston, MA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Harvard University paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Assistant Professor” (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary) in MA: $77k–$104k, median $82k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development. This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the Men’s inter-collegiate tennis program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches and/or other staff associated with the sport. This position plays a key leadership role for the tennis program. Will fill in when the Head Coach is absent. Typically has a significant role as liaison with Athletics administrative departments. Requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience, which may include coaching/teaching at the professional level. Particularly for sports that are more prominent on an international level than in the United States, comparable experience may include playing in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team or at the Olympic level. This is a one-year term position renewable at the discretion of the Head Coach and the Athletics Director. Full-time, partial year (11 months). Job-Specific Responsibilities: 1. Athlete Team Management • Assists Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competition to develop student-athlete skills and helps team perform at competitive levels. • Develops, coordinates, and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach's strategic vision. • Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development. • Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with values of excellence and inclusion. • Effectively leads and communicates with students by generating enthusiasm for the team through credible coaching. • Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team. 2. Operational Complexity • Assists in the development and execution of team strategy, logistics, and operational direction. • Operates within budget. • Maintains compliance with University, Ivy League, NCAA, and other rules and regulations. • Coordinates with less-experienced coaches in implementing objectives. • Participates in professional development activities; follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities. • Assists head coach in problem resolution. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the Head Coach and athletics administrators. 3. Communication & Influence • Assists Head Coach in maintaining and building viewership, and maintaining and creating positive media interest, consistent with the applicable sport. • Supports the Head Coach in influencing public interest where applicable. Additional Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will help run the inter-collegiate Men's Tennis program at Harvard. The Assistant Coach will help instruct and develop student athletes; assist in making strategic decisions in contest situations; oversee the strength and conditioning of the athletes; assist in developing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy; and handle administrative responsibilities associated with the program operations