Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting all aspects of the tennis program, including recruitment, training, game strategy, academic monitoring, and fostering a culture of sportsmanship and excellence both on and off the field. The assistant coach will provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to student-athletes while adhering to the mission, goals, and values of the university and the NAIA. 

 ** Responsibilities:**

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for recruiting talented student-athletes who align with the academic and athletic standards of Avila University.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and other recruiting networks to identify prospective student-athletes.
• Manage the admissions process for recruited student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations and university admissions standards.
• Implement initiatives to support the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs that focus on skill development, physical conditioning, and tactical proficiency.
• Conduct regular practices, conditioning sessions, and film review sessions to prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Foster a positive and competitive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Provide individualized feedback and support to student-athletes to maximize their potential both athletically and academically.
• Develop and implement effective game strategies, formations, and tactics that capitalize on the strengths of the team and exploit the weaknesses of opponents.
• Scout upcoming opponents and analyze game footage to identify key trends, tendencies, and areas of opportunity.
• Make real-time adjustments and decisions during games to maximize the team's chances of success.

Position Summary

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting all aspects of the tennis program, including recruitment, training, game strategy, academic monitoring, and fostering a culture of sportsmanship and excellence both on and off the field. The assistant coach will provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to student-athletes while adhering to the mission, goals, and values of the university and the NAIA. 

 ** Responsibilities:**

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for recruiting talented student-athletes who align with the academic and athletic standards of Avila University.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and other recruiting networks to identify prospective student-athletes.
• Manage the admissions process for recruited student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NAIA regulations and university admissions standards.
• Implement initiatives to support the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs that focus on skill development, physical conditioning, and tactical proficiency.
• Conduct regular practices, conditioning sessions, and film review sessions to prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Foster a positive and competitive team environment that encourages teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Provide individualized feedback and support to student-athletes to maximize their potential both athletically and academically.
• Develop and implement effective game strategies, formations, and tactics that capitalize on the strengths of the team and exploit the weaknesses of opponents.
• Scout upcoming opponents and analyze game footage to identify key trends, tendencies, and areas of opportunity.
• Make real-time adjustments and decisions during games to maximize the team's chances of success.
• Promote a culture of resilience, adaptability, and sportsmanship during competition.
• Ensure compliance with all NAIA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility, and competition.
• Maintain accurate records of student-athlete eligibility, playing time, and academic progress.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff to coordinate team travel, equipment purchases, facility scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
• Manage the tennis budget responsibly, making strategic decisions to optimize resources and support the program's goals.
• Serve as a visible and positive representative of Avila University and the tennis program within the university community and the broader community.
• Participate in alumni events, community service projects, and other outreach initiatives to engage stakeholders and build support for the program.
• Assist with fundraising efforts to secure financial support for scholarships, facility improvements, and program enhancements.

 ** Qualifications:**

• Collegiate tennis playing and/or coaching experience. 
• Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.
• Ability to string tennis rackets, utilizing various techniques and patterns, is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety.  A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

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