Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis

Brown University; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks an Assistant Coach for the Men's Tennis team. This position involves recruitment and coaching within NCAA guidelines, requiring a Bachelor's degree and coaching experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about the game and committed to supporting a diverse student-athlete environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive program.
• Prior collegiate coaching or competitive playing experience preferred.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment of student-athletes following NCAA rules.
• Support and implement training programs for the Men's Tennis team.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and Ivy League rules.

Skills

Recruitment within NCAA rules

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with diverse students

Sport specific technical knowledge

Motivation and coaching ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PlaySight software

Job description

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• 1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program; Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive playing experience)
• Competitive collegiate and/or professional playing experience, preferred.

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.
• Racquet stringing experience, helpful.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
• Social media experience, helpful.
• Prior experience with PlaySight or similar software, helpful.
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game and ability to coach & motivate.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Benefits of Working at Brown:Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.Recruiting Start Date:2025-03-18Job Posting Title:Assistant Coach, Men's TennisDepartment:Athletics and RecreationGrade:Grade 9Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Position Work Location:Onsite
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