16-Jan-2024

Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

Athletics - Women's Tennis

86099BR

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16-Jan-2024

Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

Athletics - Women's Tennis

86099BR

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University Job Title

Assistant Coach

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Part Year

Part Year or Seasonal Position, Months Worked:

11

Months Paid

11

Compensation Grade

athletics

Compensation Grade Profile

Assistant / Associate Coach (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Athletics

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

253 Derby Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

Assists the Head Women's Tennis Coach in formulating, teaching, and coaching technical aspects of game preparation and game strategy for a Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Assists in directing competitions, practice, administrative activities, alumni relations activities, and the recruitment process for student athletes.

Essential Duties

1. Participates in the planning, organizing and execution of preseason and season practices and contests. 2. Evaluates the athletes’ performance and progress to ensure peak performance during practices and contests. 3. Oversees the mental and physical preparation of athletes for contests; assists in the development of conditioning programs. 4. Scout sand evaluates opponents’ performance and recommends game strategy based on that evaluation 5. Oversees the recruitment of prospective student athletes; evaluate prospective students' athletic and academic abilities and present Head Coach with recruits for final selection. 6. Participates in planning for alumni events including fund raising or other special functions. 7. May perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and one year of work or playing experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices. Ability to work in a diverse work environment and ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students and alums.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to organize and manage all facets of the program including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day to day operations.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches and athletic and university administration. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Travel required.

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

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