Assistant Mens Tennis Coach

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University's Athletics Department in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach to help develop a competitive Division I program. The role focuses on teaching the sport, developing fundamentals, coordinating practices Monday–Friday, and preparing teams for competitions.

You will support the Head Coach with recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with booster clubs, while upholding NCAA and conference policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of previous tennis experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete.
• Experience administering Division I NCAA rules.

Responsibilities

• Teach student-athletes the sport of Men’s Tennis.
• Develop fundamentals and coach during Monday–Friday practices and meetings.
• Prepare teams for competitions.

Skills

MS Office

Budgeting

Scheduling

Coaching

Recruiting

Scouting

Purchasing

Equipment care

Policy compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team-building

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years tennis experience (collegiate)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for an Assistant Men's Tennis Coach. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays(including the day after Thanksgiving& winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Men’s Tennis Coach, the Assistant Coach helps develop a competitive Division I Men’s Tennis program. The primary function of the Assistant Coach will be to teach student-athletes the sport of Men’s Tennis. The Assistant Coach will help develop the fundamentals of the sport, teach during Monday-Friday scheduled practices and meetings, and prepare for competitions.

The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach, which includes, but is not limited to, creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and controlling aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs.

The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition.

The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach is expected to be knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.

Coach performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of previous tennis experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete. Experience administering Division I NCAA rules. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• NCAA Division I experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.
• Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Men’s Tennis personnel and student-athletes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Required Background Checks & Clearances:

• Child Abuse Certifications
• DMV Check
• Cash Handling

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement:

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.

Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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