Assistant Tennis Coach

ProTennisJobs.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Athletics seeks a dedicated coach to assist in planning, coaching, and promoting the athletics program under NCAA and university standards. You will recruit prospects, plan practices, and instruct student-athletes in skills during team sessions and games.

The role requires evaluating performance, advising on technical and mental development, and supporting student-athletes academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in related field.
• Experience coaching student-athletes preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically extensively.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and mentor student-athletes, recruit qualified prospects, and plan practice/competition logistics.
• Develop and implement strategies, and comply with NCAA and University rules.
• Evaluate performance and provide technical, strategic, and mental development guidance.
• Counsel student-athletes on athletic, academic, and personal needs.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA and University of Chicago standard. Recommends, plans and implements new instructional, training and conditioning programs. Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and mentor student-athletes, recruit qualified prospects, logistical planning of practice and competition, developing and implementing strategies, and complying with University, NCAA, and UAA expectations, standards, and regulations.
• Teaching relevant skills to student-athletes during training and competition.
• Evaluating the performance of the team and individuals to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.
• Counseling student-athletes on athletic, academic, and personal needs, consulting with the head coach and appropriate University personnel as necessary.
• Adhering to the University and state law requirements regarding mandatory reporters, responsible employees, and campus security authorities.
• Extensive domestic travel required.
• Secondary departmental responsibilities will be assigned by the athletic director.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings and parent-student staffing.
• Helps staff to plan and execute events.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.