Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach – Intercollegiate Athletics

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Tennis, the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the University Women’s tennis program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
At least 2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or club level or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with NCAA Division I and conference rules and regulations and to operate within these guidelines.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
Excellent coaching skills.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities.
Commitment to the University’s values and recognizing the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.
Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Responsibilities

Teaches techniques to Women’s tennis team members.
Develops the team for outside intercollegiate competition.
Oversees daily practice.
Promotes the Women’s tennis program.
Recruits talented student-athletes for the Women’s tennis program.
Performs administrative duties pertaining to the Women’s tennis program.
Assists in the academic development of Women’s tennis student-athletes.
Attends all mandatory coaches/staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Tennis in conjunction with the Women’s tennis program.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.
Completes other duties as assigned.