Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach
University in Middletown, Connecticut is looking for an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Head Coach of Tennis, the Assistant Tennis Coach will have primary duties in planning for training sessions and competition, providing input on player evaluation and recruiting as well as other decisions concerning team operations. This includes the vision to develop and implement a strategic plan for long-term growth and improvement of the tennis program at Wesleyan University.

Responsibilities include coaching and teaching (75% of expected effort) and administrative duties (25% of expected effort).

Coaching Responsibilities
• Assist with instruction, planning, organizing and execution of practices and competition.
• Provide video analysis for competition and practice sessions.
• Evaluate athlete performance and progress to ensure peak performance during the season.
• Oversee the mental and physical preparation of athletes for competition.
• Assist in the development of conditioning programs.
• Assist with team scouts and evaluation and provide game strategy recommendations.

Teaching Responsibilities
• As a teaching fellow, assist physical education faculty members with classroom interaction.
• Assist with out of class project work required for PE credit.

Recruiting Responsibilities
• Oversee team recruiting efforts and identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Attend permissible off campus recruiting events.
• Manage team Front Rush recruiting database.
• Coordinate on campus recruiting visits for prospective student-athletes.

Administrative Responsibilities
• Provide academic support and monitor academic progress for student-athletes.
• Participate in planning for alumni events including fundraising and or special functions.
• Collaborate with the director of athletic fundraising.
• Plan and execute team community service efforts.
• Coordinate team travel for in/out of region trips.
• Provide additional support for contest management as needed.

How to apply:
Please apply via the URL provided.

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