Assistant Tennis Coach

San José State University•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play sportsmanship and Spartan Pride. The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Tennis program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent tennis coaching experience
Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Successful Division I collegiate or professional coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Coaches team at practices and competitive events.
Oversee academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for the sports program.
Serve as a key liaison to the broader (University) community, engaging in alumni, fundraising, and other key stakeholder activities.
Organizes community service events for the team.
Responsible for assisting in all phases of the Division I intercollegiate tennis program, including scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets, and fundraising.
Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the Mountain West Conference.
The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.