Assistant Tennis Coach
University in Evansville, Indiana is looking for an Assistant Tennis Coach.

Position Overview:
Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities

(70%)
Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.

Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.

Ensure students have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

(15%)
Assist student-athletes in the implementation of their academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral of student-athletes to appropriate University academic resource personnel.

Work with student-athletes and monitor adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.

(10%)
Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities with the Head Coach.

(5%)
Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.

Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.

Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.

Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.

Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email, and software.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
• Positive communication, marketing, and public relation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills
• Master’s degree.
• Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.
• Fundraising experience and ability.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Frequent irregular hours including evenings and weekends required.
• Frequent travel required to the local and regional area.

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

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