Assistant Tennis Coach

ProTennisJobs.com; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistant Tennis Coach at University in Abington, Pennsylvania is looking for an Assistant Tennis Coach.

The duties include assisting the Head Coach with organizing all aspects of the tennis program, demonstrating knowledge of sport skills and philosophy, and mentoring student-athletes. It also involves travel with the team and clear communication within the athletics department.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at college level or significant high school/club level, or collegiate playing experience.
• Ability to assist with recruiting outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.
• Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.
• A commitment to being a positive role model and leadership with integrity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College.
• Assist with the management of NCAA and United East Conference regulations. Adherence to all NCAA, United East, and Penn State policies and procedures.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with organizing all aspects of the tennis program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy.
• Promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes.
• Participate in team travel according to established policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates within the Head Coach and within the department of athletics on matters pertaining to program.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy compliance

Outdoor work

Job description

Assistant Tennis Coach University in Abington, Pennsylvania is looking for an Assistant Tennis Coach.

Position Overview

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience

• The assistant coach is responsible for helping the Head Coach with organizing all aspects of the tennis program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy.
• Promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes.
• Participate in team travel according to established policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates within the Head Coach and within the department of athletics on matters pertaining to program.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience.
• Ability to assist with recruiting outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment.
• Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting.
• A commitment to being a positive role model and leadership with integrity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College.
• Assist with the management of the team’s commitment to NCAA and United East Conference regulations. Adherence to all NCAA, United East, and Penn State policies and procedures.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.