Assistant Coach, Tennis

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA is seeking an Assistant Tennis Coach to join a competitive NCAA program. This part-time, exempt role focuses on coaching, film review, and student-athlete development, with an emphasis on fundamentals, tactics, and preparation for competition.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of coaching experience, and knowledge of NCAA rules. Proficiency in video analysis and editing is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-3 years prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged, ability to code and evaluate film.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and team instruction on rules, fundamentals and team concepts.
• Reviewing video of opponent performance and designing instruction.
• Attending workshops and training sessions to research training methods.
• Administrative duties including reviewing film for staff and team.
• Recruiting: identifying talent and organizing communications with recruits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video editing software

Video analysis

Job description

Assistant Coach, Tennis

College of the Holy Cross

Part Time

JREQ-000853

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect – one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at HolyCross here.

Assist Head Coach by serving as the second assistant coach with responsibility in numerous facets of the program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on skills and techniques, educating on sport‑specific rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. An emphasis on film reviewing and breakdown skills, experience with clipping and editing game footage most desirable.

Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Description

Major Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (60%)

Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:

• rules & fundamentals


• skill attainment


• techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner


• team concepts

Provide individualized coaching, tutoring, mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:

• assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition


• reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes


• determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes


• developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs


• determining pre‑competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition


• attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations

Secondary responsibilities (40%)

Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to (20%):

• Reviewing film to present to staff and team on current and opposition


• administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration

Recruiting (20%)

• Identifying talent


• Initiating and organizing communication with Recruits and coaching staff

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree required


• 1-3 years prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level


• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations


• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required


• Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged, ability to code and evaluate film.

Additional Information

This is a part‑time, exempt‑level seasonal position. The position runs from September 1 through April 30, with a total salary of $10,000 for the full seasonal period. The salary will be prorated accordingly based on the employee's actual start date.

Weekly Hours

20

Benefits

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The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.