BYU Athletics Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Virginia Reign FC; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The BYU Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in leading a competitive women's tennis program. This role includes coaching, player development, recruiting athletes, and managing operations while adhering to NCAA guidelines. A strong knowledge of tennis and commitment to the university's values is crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of Division I women's tennis and NCAA regulations.
• Experience in coaching or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and develop player skills.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes.
• Help manage competition scheduling and donor relations.

Skills

Coaching

Player Development

Recruiting

Knowledge of NCAA Rules

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary: The BYU Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in organizing and directing a competitive Division I women’s tennis program. The assistant coach will work closely with the head coach to develop and provide guidance and instruction to players and assist with strategies and planning.

Duties/Expectations:

Player Development and Coaching •Under the Direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve tennis skills •Participate in the creation of practice plans, teach private lessons to BYU team members, assist in match preparation, advise on strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during matches •Run practice in the absence of the head coach •Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and performing in tennis •Work closely with prospective, full-time, and return missionaries associated with the team in an effort to help them feel encouraged and connected amidst the transitions of a mission

Assist in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes •Comply with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects •Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, contact and recruit women of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the BYU Women's Tennis program •Help coordinate all on campus recruiting visits •Market the Women's Tennis program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally •Travel to evaluate talent and market the BYU Women's Tennis program to potential recruits •Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules/regulations

Operations •Assist the head coach with competition scheduling •Assist the head coach in alumni/donor relationships through managing donor events, researching and finding potentials donors and cultivating relationships with current donors to encourage additional donations •Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps •Other operational duties as assigned

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge and understanding of Division I women’s tennis and NCAA rules and regulations
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred :

• Division I and/or pro-level tennis coaching and/or training experience (strongly preferred)
• Recruiting experience