Assistant Tennis Coach

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching student-athletes. This role involves developing training programs, assessing skill development, and providing psychological and motivational support to student-athletes. The coach will act as a mentor and educator, ensuring a high-quality program that supports student-athlete retention and college placement. Effective communication with student-athletes and their parents/guardians is crucial, as is maintaining a strong understanding of the Academy program's four-year model. The position also involves assisting with enrollment leads, ensuring safety, traveling to events, and adhering to company policies.

Requirements

Experience in coaching and/or playing at the professional and/or collegiate level
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field
Proficiency in training and instructional techniques
Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development academically, athletically, and socially
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to comprehensive excellence

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Responsibilities

Prepares a training program for all student-athletes.
Assesses the skill development of each student-athlete, and partners with school staff and performance coaches to ensure their ongoing comprehensive development.
Assists with the psychological preparation of the student-athlete in both pre-game and post-game.
Develops motivational approach to practices and games.
Interacts with the student-athlete as a mentor and as an educator of the sport.
Responsible for delivering a high-quality program that aids in the annual retention of student-athletes.
Assists in the college placement of the student-athlete.
Supports and maintains a high level of understanding of the four-year model for the Academy program student-athlete.
Effectively communicates to student-athletes and their parents/guardians.
Partners with the student-athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
Assists sport advisors in generating new leads and maintaining an accurate pipeline for enrollments.
Assures that proper safety is maintained.
Travels to tournaments and other events as needed.
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes.
Performs other duties as assigned.