Yale University – Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading athletic program as an Assistant Men's Tennis Coach. You will contribute to athlete development through coaching, competition planning, and recruitment of student athletes while upholding NCAA regulations. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree and effective coaching skills, ready to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience required.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coaching and teaching game preparation and strategy.
• Evaluates athlete performance and oversees conditioning.
• Leads recruitment of prospective student athletes.

Skills

Effective coaching techniques

Diversity in work environment

Communication

Program management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Focus:
Assists the Interim Head Men’s Tennis Coach in formulating, teaching, and coaching technical aspects of game preparation and game strategy for a Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Assists in directing competitions, practice, administrative activities, alumni relations activities, and the recruitment process for student athletes.

• Participates in the planning, organizing and execution of preseason and season practices and contests.
• Evaluates the athletes’ performance and progress to ensure peak performance during practices and contests.
• Oversees the mental and physical preparation of athletes for contests; assists in the development of conditioning programs.
• Scout sand evaluates opponents’ performance and recommends game strategy based on that evaluation
• Oversees the recruitment of prospective student athletes; evaluate prospective students’ athletic and academic abilities and present Head Coach with recruits for final selection.
• Participates in planning for alumni events including fund raising or other special functions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience and knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Required Skill/Ability 1:
Knowledge of effective coaching techniques and best practices. Ability to work in a diverse work environment and ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and alums.

Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to organize and assist in managing all facets of the program including recruiting, scouting, individual instruction, budget planning, monitoring academic progress and success of student-athletes, and general day to day operations.

Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required Skill/Ability 4:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic and university administration. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Drug Screen
No

Health Screening
No

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

ABOUT US The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis, overseeing men’s and women’s varsity tennis at all levels – NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community College.