Assistant Tennis Coach

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and delivers a tennis training program for all student-athletes.
• Assesses the skill development of each student-athlete, and partners with school staff and performance coaches to ensure their ongoing comprehensive development.
• Assists with the psychological preparation of the student-athlete in both pre-match and post-match.
• Develops motivational approach to practice and matches.
• Works to develop comprehensive knowledge of tennis in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.
• Interacts with the student-athlete as a mentor and as an educator of the sport.
• Partners with the student-athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
• Effectively communicates to student-athletes and their parents/guardians.
• Assures that proper safety is maintained.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in coaching &/or playing tennis at the professional &/or collegiate level.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent.
• Proficiency in all tennis training and instructional techniques.
• Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development.
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.