UMD Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

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About the Job

UMD Intercollegiate Athletics is searching for a part-time Assistant Coach for the Women’s Tennis Program. The position begins September 23, 2024 through May 4, 2025, with a stipend of approximately $2,035.

Scope of position:

In accordance with the mission of the UMD Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the assistant coach has responsibility to assist in the development of an intercollegiate sports team within the guidelines of the NCAA, ITA and NSIC governing organizations.

About the Job

UMD Intercollegiate Athletics is searching for a part-time Assistant Coach for the Women’s Tennis Program. The position begins September 23, 2024 through May 4, 2025, with a stipend of approximately $2,035.

Scope of position:

In accordance with the mission of the UMD Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the assistant coach has responsibility to assist in the development of an intercollegiate sports team within the guidelines of the NCAA, ITA and NSIC governing organizations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Assistant Coach will attend practices and matches as the schedule allows. They will provide insight to all players with a focus on positive coaching, mindfulness, tennis improvement on strokes and match tactics. Provide drill ideas and personalize suggestions to each player. Provide on court match coaching as needed on changeovers.

• Support student athletes by promoting mental health awareness in order to foster positive team culture.
• Assist in supporting the Athletic Mission of excellence in the three C's (Classroom, Competition, Community).
• Attend practices and matches as schedule allows.
• Provide insight with a focus on positive coaching, mindfulness, tennis improvement on strokes and match tactics.
• Provide drill recommendations and personalized suggestions to each athlete.
• Provide on court match coaching as needed on changeovers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Experience playing or coaching at the high school and/or collegiate level,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of NCAA & ITA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to athletic excellence in an academic environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

About the Department

Bulldog Athletics offers a balance and competitive athletic program. The Bulldogs compete in seven men's and nine women's varsity sports as a members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, the National Collegiate Hocket Conference (men) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (women). Nationally, UMD belongs to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCASS) and competes at the Division II level except for Division I men's and women's hockey.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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About the U of M

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).