Assistant Coach – Women’s Tennis

This position will assist with the recruitment, guidance, education and development of student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential with the fundamental characteristics and requirements that are necessary to conduct and produce a successful university intercollegiate women’s tennis program while instilling the importance of academic achievements at the Division I level.

What You'll Do:

• Must communicate and interact with personnel in all support areas in the athletic department, as well as within the university community, parents, alumni, and fans.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport, and actively seek to develop new methods and strategies of the sport.
• Maintain continual and thorough knowledge of all applicable NCAA, Big 12 Conference, University and department rules and regulations
• Assist the Head Women’s Tennis Coach with expense control compliance and administration of the sport budget.
• Coordinate personal recruiting and team travel with the Athletic Travel Coordinator as deemed appropriate by the Head Women’s Tennis Coach.
• Demonstrate an active involvement in the academic progress of student-athletes. Work closely with the student services staff to prevent academic eligibility problems.
• Provide individual counseling to student-athletes, and when necessary, direct student-athlete to seek professional guidance.
• Ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding student conduct, appearance and behavior.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of coaching experience, preferably at NCAA Division I level and/or elite competitive experience.