Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

Curry College•Milton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Tennis Program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference of New England, rules, regulations, and policies. The Assistant Coach is a professional employee of the College with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the sport of Tennis. The vast majority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent on coaching/teaching duties in season as well as some recruiting, while a minority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent performing administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
One to two years of Tennis coaching experience at the club, high school or college level.
Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching Tennis with ability to recruit talented players for the program.
Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to Tennis.
Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
Current driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work evening and weekends and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Tennis playing experience.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

On court coaching the sport of tennis and skills needed to be successful during practice
On court coaching during matches
Ability to travel with a selected team when both teams are playing same day
Help Head Coach with Frontrush system
Be involved in a comprehensive recruiting program to bring quality Tennis Student athletes to Curry (Calls, emails, showcases, visits, etc?)
Drive van when needed
Comply with the NCAA Tennis policies, conference rules, and department policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
Must be able to perform Head Coach duties on an emergency basis
Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy