Job Overview

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants for a full-time assistant coach in its intercollegiate Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs. Carnegie Mellon has a world-renowned reputation with core values that reflect its commitment to hiring and retaining individuals with a diversity of talents, perspectives and experiences. A national research university, Carnegie Mellon is a member of the NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports program. Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and ability to conduct team and individual practice sessions under the direction of the head coach.
• Recruitment of potential student-athletes.
• Demonstrate sincere interest in personal, academic, and athletic progress of student-athletes.
• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior pursuing sport programs goals set by the head coach.
• Leadership ability and professional behavior when working with student-athletes.
• Assist head coach with organization and implementation of daily practice sessions and games.
• Transporting team in vans to off campus matches and practices.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and on weekends.
• Willingness and ability to string racquets.
• Teaching in the physical education program, as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of college tennis coaching experience preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.

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