Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

Clay Today; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 3,100 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA is seeking an Assistant Tennis Coach (PT) under the direction of the Head Coach. You will contribute to developing a Division III tennis program in accordance with NCAA and conference rules. The role focuses mainly on coaching and teaching (80%) with some recruiting and administrative duties (20%).

Occasional travel, evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. Qualifications include a BA/BS, 1–2 years coaching experience, knowledge of rules, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college.
• One to two years of Tennis coaching experience at club, high school or college level.
• Experience in coaching fundamentals, tactics, and strategies with ability to recruit players.
• Knowledge of NCAA/Conference rules and eligibility.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• On-court coaching during practices and matches.
• Assist Head Coach with recruiting, events, and travel.
• Drive van when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and be ready to assume Head Coach duties if needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Rule knowledge

Travel ability

Driving

Evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Frontrush system

Job description

Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Tennis Program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference of New England, rules, regulations, and policies.

The Assistant Coach is a professional employee of the College with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the sport of Tennis. The vast majority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent on coaching/teaching duties in season as well as some recruiting, while a minority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent performing administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

1. Coaching/Teaching Duties (80% of Assistant Coach's time)

• On court coaching the sport of tennis and skills needed to be successful during practice;
• On court coaching during matches;
• Ability to travel with a selected team when both teams are playing same day.

2. Administrative Duties (20% of Assistant Coach's time)

• Help Head Coach with Frontrush system;
• Be involved in a comprehensive recruiting program to bring quality Tennis Student athletes to Curry. (Calls, emails, showcases, visits, etc?);
• Drive van when needed.

3. Supervision

None

Additional Functions:

• Comply with the NCAA Tennis policies, conference rules, and department policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach;
• Must be able to perform Head Coach duties on an emergency basis;
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
• One to two years of Tennis coaching experience at the club, high school or college level.
• Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching Tennis with ability to recruit talented players for the program.
• Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to Tennis.
• Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
• Current driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work evening and weekends and some holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tennis playing experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Salary:

$5,100 annually

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The College's nondiscrimination policy may be found at:

https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/notice-of-non-discrimination; the College's grievance procedures for Title IX complaints may be found at:

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/Student-Life/handbook.pdf (pp. 96-125).

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan Hernandez, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging: Office 121, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. [phone], [e-mail].

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR")-Boston: US Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921. [phone], [e-mail].