Assistant Tennis Coach
University in Rochester, New York is looking for an Assistant Tennis Coach.

Position Overview:
Understands and adheres to conference and national rules and regulations for intercollegiate athletics, in addition to the policies and procedures as stated in the Department of Athletics & Recreation Handbook. Teaches basic and advanced skills, techniques and strategies to student athletes. Engages in the recruiting of prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions
• Teaches basic and advanced skills and tactical principles of a particular sport.
• Teaches proper techniques and strategies to specific and distinct set of students participating on the team.
• Prepares students for on-field practice and competition activities through review of game film and classroom instruction.
• Directs and cultivates team-building activities.
• Reviews overall team strategies and practice plan with head coach and other assistant coaches on a regular basis.
• Provides feedback to other coaches on teaching techniques and coaching strategies.
• Scouts’ opponents in preparation of game plans and practice plans.
• Engages in the recruiting of prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Identifies quality prospective students and players.
• Travels and observes secondary school and other pre-college contests.
• Evaluates academic and athletic abilities and contributions a student may make to the University.
• Visits high schools to network with coaches and guidance counselors.
• Provides information on prospective students to the Executive Director of Athletics and Office of Admissions.
• Advises and counsels students. Understands the curricular, co-curricular, and social demands on students and advises students on the appropriate course of action in a given circumstance.
• Follows necessary and prudent safety procedures, protecting health and welfare of students while traveling.
• Applies medical protocols and emergency procedures when necessary.
• Teaches proper safety techniques to students.
• Develops and implements teaching strategies consistent with the team philosophy.
• Learns new drills through professional development activities and applies to practice plans.

Other duties as assigned.

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

« Back to the Tennis Jobs listings