Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

University of Pennsylvania

3d • $43,753 - $58,486 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching duties, extensive recruiting responsibilities, office administration, planning, scouting, counseling of student-athletes, alumni and development functions. Ability to motivate and counsel recruiting and team members. The work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Nice To Haves

• Playing ability of NTRP 5.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student-athletes at practice and at competition, including preparation for said practice competition.
• Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport-specific needs.
• Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
• Travel with team to all away competitions.
• Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone and in-person contact.
• Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic and athletic ability.
• Travel to evaluate recruits at competition.
• Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
• Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations and athletic development.
• Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League and Penn rules and policies.
• Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
• Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed.
• Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Build strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options
• Substantial amount of time away from work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• Professional and Personal Development resources
• Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
• Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods and services
• Flexible work options
• Home ownership assistance (forgivable loan)
• Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

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