Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach

Assists, on a part-time basis, with coaching and administrative duties for the Men's Tennis program, operating under NCAA bylaws. Assists the head coach with recruitment and training for athletic competition, and participates in the overall coordination of the program, as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Assists in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes for the Men's Tennis program, in accordance with WCC and NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal issues, as required.
• Leads, monitors, and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching practices and techniques.
• Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least three years of Division I experience as a student-athlete and/or collegiate coaching experience or two year's of an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Foster a cooperative work environment.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty.
• Knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements and knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.