Assistant Coach, Tennis

Stevenson University

Stevenson, MD

Posted Date: Jan 03, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$16/hr
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Part-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Stevenson University
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Conference

MASCAA (DIII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Tennis (M) Tennis (W)

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number

201201359P

Position Title

Assistant Coach, Tennis

Department

Athletics: Men's Tennis

Position Summary

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number

201201359P

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Position Title

Assistant Coach, Tennis

Department

Athletics: Men's Tennis

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the head coach, the assistant coaching position provides support and assistance of the intercollegiate program, but is not limited to the following: preparation of training/practice sessions, pregame organization, scouting reports, team travel arrangements, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, recruiting, professional communication in regards to the coaching staff and individual players.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year experience competing and/or coaching at the collegiate level or comparable with

USTA

or club competition, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Collegiate level playing and/or coaching experience preferred with a commitment to Division

III

philosophy and experience with

NCAA

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics. Working knowledge of

NCAA

DIII

tennis rules of and the ability to teach critical skills, regulations, and competitive strategies and training techniques. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the

MAC

and the

NCAA

. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the College including, but not limited to, student- athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff. Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance. Knowledge of Tennis. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel with team to scheduled events.

Physical Requirements

Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather are kept, with travel from both campuses necessary. As there is some lifting (ie., set-up of scorers table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.

Essential Functions

Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes’ skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed. Oversee recruitment of student athletes. Develop policies and procedures for student-athletes (and assistant coaches). Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes. May perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program. Perform related duties as assigned.