Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

ProTennisJobs.com; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Allston, Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach to plan, direct and coach the Men’s inter-collegiate tennis program. The role includes leading in the Head Coach's absence and mentoring student-athletes to develop character, work ethic and teamwork.

The position requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable high-performance settings and the ability to collaborate with Athletics departments to support program success.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable high-performance environment.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes and lead in absence of Head Coach.
• Willingness to collaborate with Athletics departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coach the Men’s inter-collegiate tennis program.
• Supervise assistant coaches and staff as needed.
• Serve as liaison with Athletics administrative departments.

Job description

Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach University in Allston, Massachusetts

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.

This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the Men’s inter-collegiate tennis program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program. May supervise other Assistant Coaches and/or other staff associated with the sport.

This position plays a key leadership role for the tennis program. Will fill in when the Head Coach is absent. Typically has a significant role as liaison with Athletics administrative departments. Requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience, which may include coaching/teaching at the professional level. Particularly for sports that are more prominent on an international level than in the United States, comparable experience may include playing in a professional or other high-performance environment, such as for a national team or at the Olympic level.