Assistant Mens Tennis Coach
About The Position
Temple University's Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Men's Tennis Coach to help develop a competitive Division I men's tennis program. Reporting to the Head Men's Tennis Coach, the Assistant Coach's primary function is to teach student-athletes the sport, develop fundamentals, teach scheduled practices and meetings, and prepare for competitions. The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program. Responsibilities include creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and controlling program activities related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and booster clubs. The coach is expected to represent the University, Department, and sport appropriately on and off the field of competition; understand and comply with NCAA rules and applicable conference policies covering recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits; and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least two years of previous tennis experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience administering Division I NCAA rules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, purchasing, and equipment care.
- Ability to implement policies and guidelines for men's tennis personnel and student-athletes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work a highly variable schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Strong integrity and character, with a commitment to knowing and complying with NCAA, conference, and University rules.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Required background checks and clearances: Child Abuse Certifications, DMV Check, and Cash Handling.
Nice To Haves
- NCAA Division I experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.
- Demonstrated experience fundraising toward program goals.
Responsibilities
- Teach student-athletes men's tennis and develop their fundamentals.
- Teach scheduled Monday-through-Friday practices and meetings and prepare for competitions.
- Support the Head Coach in providing leadership and integrity to the program.
- Help create, plan, organize, motivate, communicate, and manage activities related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and booster clubs.
- Represent the University, Athletics Department, and sport appropriately on and off the field of competition.
- Understand and comply with NCAA rules and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.
- Assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, purchasing, and equipment care.
- Implement policies and guidelines for men's tennis personnel and student-athletes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and winter break.
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents.
- A generous retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
