Assistant Tennis Coach

Millsaps College; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals provided

Job summary

Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks an Assistant Tennis Coach to support the Head Coach and lead recruitment, training, and player development within NCAA Division III guidelines.

The position is 12 months, with a stipend and on-campus housing and meals provided. Responsibilities include on-court coaching, practice planning, academic monitoring, travel coordination, and fundraising support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, kinesiology or related field or equivalent
• Experience playing tennis at the collegiate level
• 1–2 years of coaching experience; college coaching preferred
• College recruiting experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in team environments and individually
• Proven ability to promote a positive team environment and morale
• Highly organized and proactive; able to learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

• Recruit and evaluate high school and college athletes within NCAA Division III guidelines
• Provide on-court coaching and skill development
• Assist in planning practice sessions and travel logistics
• Monitor academic progress and assist with study skills and counseling
• Coordinate team travel, lodging, meals and logistics
• Assist with scouting opponents and fundraising programs
• Maintain parent and alumni communication
• Support the Director of Athletics and adhere to NCAA Division III/SAA/Millsaps guidelines

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in physical education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Assistant Tennis Coach position reports directly to the Head Tennis Coach and shares responsibility for the success of the Athletics programs at Millsaps College. The Assistant Coach helps provide leadership and direction for the college’s tennis team, including but not limited to student recruitment, planning, training and development of players. This position supports the tennis program at Millsaps College and the Department of Athletics.

This is a 12-month position. The compensation for this position includes a stipend and on campus housing and meals.

Job Duties

• Recruit and evaluate high school and college athletes within college admissions and NCAA Division III guidelines;
• Comprehend the NCAA Division III philosophy emphasizing academic, athletics;
• Provide on court coaching of athlete skill development;
• Assist in the planning of practice sessions;
• Monitor academic progress by student athletes involving grade reports, study skill development, and counseling;
• Assist with the coordination of team travel and logistics, including vehicles, lodging, and meals;
• Assist in scouting opponents;
• Assist with fund-raising programs to augment operations budget;
• Maintain parent and alumni communication;
• Comply with all NCAA Division III, Southern Athletics Association (SAA), and Millsaps College guidelines;
• Accept game-day administrator obligations each semester, if necessary;
• Organize community service activities for team members and coaches;
• Participate in various other areas of interest for the College, Student Life, and Athletics;
• Accept additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical education, kinesiology or a relevant field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience;
• Experience playing tennis at the collegiate level;
• 1-2 years of coaching experience; college coaching preferred;
• College recruiting experience preferred;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to work in team environments and individually;
• Proven ability to promote a positive team environment and cultivate good morale;
• Highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to varying technological environments.

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license
• Must be able to traverse college campus and climb stairs
• Occasional stooping, bending, lifting and reaching are required
• Manual dexterity needed for demonstrating proper form and technique, participating in team practices and other repetitive tasks

Additional Information

In compliance with the amendments to the federal Clery Act concerning annual security reports, all potential job applicants are free to view Millsaps College’sannual Campus Crime Statistics here .

The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges and is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40 Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed in The Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of theACS andNITLE , and has anAACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available ourCampus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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