Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I men’s tennis program, including student recruitment and development, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawai‘i rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies.
• Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
• Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• Assist with evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects that have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Work collaboratively with the Compliance, Student-Athlete Services, and Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
• Some experience coaching tennis at the college or university level;
• Knowledge of men’s tennis as competed at the collegiate level or/and at the professional level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
• Valid driver’s license.