Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

Curry College; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA is seeking a part-time Assistant Tennis Coach to assist the Head Coach in developing and administering a NCAA Division III tennis program. The role centers on on-court coaching, recruiting support, and some administrative duties.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of tennis coaching experience, along with the ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from a four-year college.
• 1–2 years of tennis coaching experience at club, high school, or college level.
• Knowledge of coaching fundamentals, tactics, and recruiting for tennis.
• Familiarity with college rules and eligibility related to tennis.
• Ability to travel and to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and teaching on court during practices and matches.
• Assist with a comprehensive recruiting program for Curry College Tennis.
• Perform administrative duties and be available to assume Head Coach duties if needed.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Recruiting

Evenings/weekends

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

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

The Assistant Coach is a professional employee of the College witha primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in thesport of Tennis. The vast majority of the Assistant Coach's time isspent on coaching/teaching duties in season as well as somerecruiting, while a minority of the Assistant Coach's time is spentperforming administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

1. Coaching/Teaching Duties (80% of Assistant Coach'stime):

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

2. Administrative Duties (20% of Assistant Coach'stime):

• Help Head Coach with Frontrush system;
• Be involved in a comprehensive recruiting program to bringquality 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, anddepartment policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach;
• Must be able to perform Head Coach duties on an emergencybasis;
• 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 froman 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 recruittalented players for the program.
• Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulationsconcerning 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, CurryCollege will honor your experiences, perspectives and uniqueidentity. Together, our community strives to create and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable andwelcoming.

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

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

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis ofsex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program oractivity that we administer, as required by Title IX and itsfederal 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 befound at:

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

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

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

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