Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
University in Newark, Delaware is looking for an Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach.

Position Overview:
• Instructs, organizes and executes daily practice and game plans/preparations.
• Coaches/Instructs student-athletes in the technical aspects of the game.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the University, including but not limited to correspondence and contacts with club and high school coaches and prospects, coordinating and facilitating visits, evaluation of practice and competition, working camps and clinics that align with program needs, and assist with maintenance of database.
• Assist with organization and management of travel and equipment budget/needs.
• Represents University to high school coaches, guidance counselors, alumni, parents and prospective student-athletes.
• Assists with film/video analysis, both for scouting and preparation for upcoming opponents and for recruiting evaluation of talent, as assigned by Head Coach.
• Provide training assistance to student-athletes during on and off-season strength and conditioning program execution.
• Provides counsel to student-athletes – academically, athletically and personally.
• Executes game-day responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Executes other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Performs administrative assignments as designated by Athletics administrators.
• Provides analysis for team/player development.
• Record and organize training-related data.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in coaching related curriculum or acceptable equivalent field, and one year collegiate coaching or playing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to comply with NCAA rules (Division I familiarity preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of skills and strategies, as well as specialized knowledge of sport required.
• .Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work collaboratively with staff and student-athletes, as well as ability to work independently, when required.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and manuals and make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
• Understanding and commitment to the Women’s Tennis Program and Athletic Department Vision, Values, Mission; and University policies and NCAA rules.
• Basic computing skills.

Special Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• The position often requires work beyond that of the normal University workday and involves nights, weekends and extensive travel.

How to apply:
Please send your resume to the email provided.

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