Assistant Tennis Coach

Taylor University•Upland, IN

About The Position

The Assistant Tennis Coach is an integral member of the Taylor Tennis coaching team and assists the Head Coach with instruction, skill development and evaluation, game preparation, practice planning, scheduling, recruiting, and program operations. The role also includes mentoring student-athletes and contributing to their spiritual development and discipleship. The coach supports a competitive sports program consistent with Taylor University and Athletic Department values and the educational goals of student-athletes. The position requires representing the University and program, and ensuring compliance with University policies, conference rules, and NAIA guidelines. Taylor University’s mission is to develop servant-leaders with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth. Faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth through worship, service, faith, and community life. A bachelor’s degree is required. At least two years of intercollegiate coaching experience is preferred, although extensive collegiate playing experience may substitute. Demonstrated proficiency in tennis is required. The work environment varies across office and athletic facilities, and includes regular work outdoors in varying weather conditions. In-season travel for intercollegiate competitions is required, with occasional off-season recruiting travel possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated proficiency in tennis.
Engaging interpersonal skills to connect and communicate effectively with current and prospective student-athletes.
Verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences and settings.
Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with people of other cultures and backgrounds.
Effective conflict-management skills.
Comfort presenting information to large and small groups in professional and casual settings.
Collaboration and team-building skills.
Ability to coach and deliver constructive feedback.
Competence using computer software, including reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
Ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ; affirmation of the University’s Statement of Faith; adherence to the Life Together Covenant; and agreement with and support for the University’s Foundational Documents.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of intercollegiate coaching experience; extensive collegiate playing experience may substitute for coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with organizing and implementing program systems, practices, and game plans.
Provide technical expertise in the fundamentals of tennis.
Help maintain an environment aligned with Taylor University and Athletic Department values, supporting a competitive program and student-athletes’ educational goals.
Assist with recruiting and team-member selection.
Assist with practices and coach intercollegiate contests.
Guide and mentor student-athletes throughout the school year.
Assist with daily athletic program operations.
Advise the Head Coach and other coaches on game strategy, fundamentals, and skills.
Support program improvements, encourage team unity, and foster student-athletes’ spiritual development and discipleship.
Represent Taylor University and the sports program in institutional programs and appropriate external settings.
Ensure program compliance with University policy, conference rules, and NAIA guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice the Life Together Covenant, and personally agree with and support Taylor University’s Foundational Documents.