Assistant Coach of Women's Tennis

Washington and Lee University•Lexington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the head coach and athletic administrative staff, the Assistant Coach of Women’s Tennis plans practices to teach, encourage, and develop student-athlete skills and tennis techniques. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting student-athletes’ wellbeing and holistic development and teaches one to two physical education courses annually. The position is also responsible for identifying and recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, scouting opponents, managing team travel, and organizing community service activities. The Assistant Coach will demonstrate commitment to the W&L philosophy by emphasizing academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the court. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts university, we continually strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to contributing to an educational environment that is rich with a wide range of intellectual perspectives and backgrounds.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and collegiate competitive experience in tennis is required.
Must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the playing field.
Role models appropriate behavior and conduct to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
Strong understanding of various coaching techniques and a willingness to learn new methods of instruction.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act.
This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and coaching experience in collegiate women’s tennis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coaches and demonstrates techniques to team members individually and in groups.
Manages designated skill development areas and techniques.
Develops and recommends strategy and teaches advanced skills and techniques.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises student athlete practice sessions and individual sessions in accordance with the head coach and within department and university regulations.
Teaches one to two Physical Education courses annually as required for undergraduate student graduation criteria.
May stand in as needed when requested by Head Coach or Director of Physical Education.
Identifies quality prospective student-athletes, travels to recruiting events, organizes campus visits, and ensures timely submission of top recruits’ academic records for admissions.
Communicates effectively with head coach, administration, and the team about program goals, status, and needs.
Effectively works with head coach in compliance with all University, ODAC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Supports head coach with student-athlete development, coordination of facility use and equipment needs, and planning team travel logistics, which could include lodging, transportation, and meal arrangements, in accordance with budgetary parameters for the women’s tennis program.
Maintains social media presence for the program.
Serves as an event manager for home contests.
Other related duties as assigned by the head coach.