Assistant Coach for Men's Tennis

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Men's Tennis program The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with management of the athletic program; assists with all aspects of the recruiting process; helps mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment; assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintains statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fund raising; ensures availability for media requests; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Differs per sport

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off campus evaluation, on and off campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.)
• Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
• Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development of student athletes, and game day strategy
• Assist with the organization and planning of team travel and the purchasing, inventory, care, and storage of equipment
• Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
• Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information
• May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
• When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
• Assist with the oversight and management of booster clubs and team and athletic fundraising efforts
• Assist with the management and response to media requests
• Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees