Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada Athletics Department is recruiting an Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis. Assistant coaches are responsible primarily for assisting in the teaching and training of technical information related to the performance of the sport, instruction related to technique of the sport, student-athlete conditioning, and tutoring regarding practice methods and imparting strategies for competing. Assistant coaches assist with recruitment and retention of student-athletes, public relations, program promotion and program administration. Higher level assistant coaches may advise student-athletes regarding athletic, academic and social issues and assist the Head coach in management duties such as guiding junior coaches, budgeting, and logistical coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience or Master's Degree and one year of related work experience.
• Team coaching experience and/or playing experience (at the high school, Junior College, NAIA, NCAA I, II, III, or higher level)

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the teaching and training of technical information related to the performance of the sport
• Instruction related to technique of the sport
• Student-athlete conditioning
• Tutoring regarding practice methods and imparting strategies for competing
• Assisting with recruitment and retention of student-athletes
• Public relations
• Program promotion
• Program administration
• Advising student-athletes regarding athletic, academic and social issues (for higher level assistant coaches)
• Assisting the Head coach in management duties such as guiding junior coaches, budgeting, and logistical coordination (for higher level assistant coaches)

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution generously matched by the University, 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees: Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: Resources and assistance to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.
• No state income tax!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level