Assistant Coach - Tennis

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program; assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements.

Job Duties

• Assists head coach in running team practices; oversees practices; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress.
• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; provides feedback to head coach.
• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.
• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations

• Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training

• Knowledge of basic statistics

• Recruiting skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Organizational/planning skills

• Leadership and motivational skills

• Ability to assess athletic talent

• Ability to serve as a positive role model

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; supplemented with two (2) years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level.