Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach assists the Head Coach in leading, operating, and coaching a nationally competitive NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis program. This role is instrumental in talent identification, on-court technical and tactical development, dual-match coaching, program administration fostering an environment focused on the student-athlete experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2-4 years of college playing or coaching experience
Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage student-athletes
Effective written and verbal communication
Knowledge of NCAA rules
The scope of this position requires weekend, evening and possible holiday hours.
Thrive in fast paced environment, possess a keen attention to details, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work with a diverse population
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Knowledge of intercollegiate sports operations
Ability to travel extensively during the recruiting process
Ability to work in a highly dynamic and diverse university setting
Work generally requires analytical, communications and organizational skills acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and executing high level practice plans and individual training sessions
Teach and educate student-athletes on proper fundamentals, techniques and strategies in tennis
Assist with recruiting
Assist with travel planning and equipment maintenance
Commitment to University, ACC and NCAA compliance
Additional duties to further the mission and success of Duke Women’s Tennis