Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Amherst • Amherst, MA

120d

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Men's Tennis Coach position. The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Men’s Tennis Program, including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. This is a non-benefitted position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary
• Successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork
• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
• Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
• Participate in scouting and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes’ application process
• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
• Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees