Temple University – Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Men's Tennis Coach to help develop a competitive Division I program. This role involves teaching student-athletes the sport, assisting with practices, and preparing for competitions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to NCAA compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact student-athletes' lives while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about tennis and coaching, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of collegiate coaching or playing experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a Division I competitive Men’s Tennis program.
• Teach student-athletes the fundamentals of Men’s Tennis during practices.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Budget Management

Scheduling

Recruiting

Scouting

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Reporting to the Head Men’s Tennis Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in developing a Division I competitive Men’s Tennis program. The primary function of the Assistant Coach will be to teach student-athletes the sport of Men’s Tennis. The Assistant Coach will assist in working on the fundamentals of the sport, teaching the sport during Monday-Friday scheduled practices and meetings, and preparing for competitions.

The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach which includes, but is not limited to: creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating and controlling aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs. The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department and the sport both on and off the field of competition. The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach is expected to be knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. Evidence of the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach’s knowledge of rules and policy will be in the Departmental expectation that the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach successfully complete the annually administered NCAA Coaches Exam. The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of previous tennis experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete. Experience administering Division I NCAA rules. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• NCAA Division I experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.
• Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Men’s Tennis personnel and student-athletes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Required Background Checks & Clearances:

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.