Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Tennis
About The Position
This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to actively fostering a welcoming culture, be an engaged member of the university community, show creativity, initiative, and willingness to participate, participate in department promotions and publicity events, and attend department and campus functions as requested, to serve as supervisor at home contests as necessary, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Assist with the operations for the sport programs as directed by Head Coach in teaching and coaching. Effectively recruit prospective student-athletes to attend the University of New England. Encourage applications from a diverse group. Assist with planning and implementing instructional practices that maximize the talent and potential of the student-athletes, while instilling values such as, sportsmanship, leadership and personal wellness. Function as a member of the department working together for common objectives and promote a positive image of the University. Demonstrate high integrity and ethical behavior. Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all University policies, NCAA Division III policies, and conference requirements. Demonstrate creativity, initiative, willingness to participate within department, professional organizations, and among other departments on campus (ie: alumni, intercultural, student affairs, institutional advancement etc). Assist the head coach with equipment and uniform inventory, meal arrangements, travel plans, coordination of facility use, and other administrative functions. As a secondary administrative duty, contest management responsibilities outside of primary playing season and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends and travel extensively
- Previous experience in related field
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Responsibilities
- Actively foster a welcoming culture.
- Be an engaged member of the university community.
- Show creativity, initiative, and willingness to participate.
- Participate in department promotions and publicity events.
- Attend department and campus functions as requested.
- Serve as supervisor at home contests as necessary.
- Assist with the operations for the sport programs as directed by Head Coach in teaching and coaching.
- Effectively recruit prospective student-athletes to attend the University of New England.
- Encourage applications from a diverse group.
- Assist with planning and implementing instructional practices that maximize the talent and potential of the student-athletes, while instilling values such as, sportsmanship, leadership and personal wellness.
- Function as a member of the department working together for common objectives and promote a positive image of the University.
- Demonstrate high integrity and ethical behavior.
- Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all University policies, NCAA Division III policies, and conference requirements.
- Demonstrate creativity, initiative, willingness to participate within department, professional organizations, and among other departments on campus (ie: alumni, intercultural, student affairs, institutional advancement etc).
- Assist the head coach with equipment and uniform inventory, meal arrangements, travel plans, coordination of facility use, and other administrative functions.
- Perform contest management responsibilities outside of primary playing season.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
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