Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis

POM Pomona College; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Pomona College, located in Claremont, CA, seeks an Assistant Coach for Men’s Tennis. The role supports the head coach with practice planning, game-day strategies, and recruiting efforts. The position requires adherence to college, SCIAC, and NCAA Division III rules and procedures.

This is a temporary, part-time role with varied hours, including weekends and evenings. The successful candidate will have coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level and demonstrate strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Collegiate coaching or playing experience required; effective leadership and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coaches with organization and implementation of practice plans and instruction.
• Develop competition-day strategies and tactical planning.
• Assess and recruit potential student-athletes.
• Evaluate competition sites and create scouting reports.
• Assist with camps and clinics operations.
• Support player communication and feedback.
• Oversee team equipment.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting Location: Claremont, CA Job Posting Title: Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis Job Description:

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:

Pomona College, established in 1887, is the founding college of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County. Pomona College has a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and high-impact practices. Pitzer College, established in 1963, was founded as an innovative liberal arts institution, initially specializing in social and behavioral sciences, but has since expanded to other fields. Pitzer’s academic programs emphasize social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges, and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III. The Colleges have a combined enrollment of 2,600 students.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsibilities include assisting the head coaches with the organization and implementation of practice plans and instruction
• developing competition-day strategies and tactical planning
• assessing and recruiting potential student-athletes
• evaluating competition sites and creating scouting reports
• assisting with camps and clinic operations
• supporting player communication and feedback
• and overseeing team equipment

The Assistant Coach should be familiar with, and remain compliant with, college, SCIAC, and NCAA Division III rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events.

Experience: Collegiate coaching or playing experience is required. Experience with effective leadership, communication, coaching, and recruiting skills is preferred. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Candidates may perform additional duties beyond their assistant coach responsibilities, which may include:

• Organization and implementation of practice plans and instruction
• Developing competition-day strategies and tactical planning
• Assessing and recruiting potential student-athletes
• Camp and clinics operations
• Supporting player communication and feedback
• Helping with equipment and managing the facility
• Assisting with management of social media accounts

REQUIRED HOURS:

The hours for this position are at least 15-20 hours per week on a variable schedule. Weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or division. Must be willing to work extensive weekend and evening hours. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, non-benefit eligible position. The hourly rate for this role is $16.90. The specific factors that the organization will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include education, training, prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for its small classes, challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges. Pomona College employees enjoy excellent benefits and perks and work in a diverse environment of equal opportunity, intellectual development and personal growth.