Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Amherst College; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst College seeks an Assistant Women's Tennis Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the Women's Tennis Program. The role involves coaching, recruiting diverse student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience required.
• Understanding of intercollegiate athletics in a competitive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods.
• Participate in scouting and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Ensure compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules.

Skills

Diversity Commitment

Coaching Strategies

Teamwork Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6044

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Women's Tennis Coach position. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Women's Tennis Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

This is a non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
  
• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
  
• Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
  

Recruiting

• Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
  
• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
  
• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
  

Program Responsibilities

• Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
  
• Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: )
  
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
  
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
  
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
  
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
  

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


To apply, visit


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Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6044

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Women's Tennis Coach position. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Women's Tennis Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend work, and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

This is a non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skill and teamwork
  
• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction
  
• Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice planning
  

Recruiting

• Participate in scouting and recruitment of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes
  
• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes' application process
  
• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits
  

Program Responsibilities

• Compliance with College, NESCAC, and NCAA rules and regulations
  
• Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Valid driver's license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: )
  
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
  
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment
  
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community
  
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
  

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


To apply, visit


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