Secondary Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

Emerson College•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Secondary Assistant Coach will help in running an intercollegiate sports program at Emerson College. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game film and assisting in the organization and facilitation of practice and games. The primary responsibility of this position is to work on field with student athletes of the Women's Tennis Team (while being available to occasionally work with the men's team). In addition the Secondary Assistant Coach will be responsible for scouting teams, breaking down game film and working with the Assistant Coach in practice and game planning.

Requirements

0 - 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience required.
A valid driver’s license required.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to effectively teach them and communicate with players.
Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
The coach must be self-directed, motivated and able to work independently and under pressure.
Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competition for the women's tennis team (and sometimes the men's team when necessary).
Assist in monitoring, and coordinating training and practice sessions.
Ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching training sessions and techniques of individual players.
Aids in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.
Represents the Emerson College and the athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public.
Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players technical ability and team tactical solutions.
Analyze the performance of our team, individual players and our opponents.
Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player.
Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth
Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process.
Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits.
Assists with some aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set prospective student athletes.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Occasionally drive student's to and from campus for practice.