Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jan 24, 2025
Expired Date: Jun 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
Job Details
Job Location
Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Position Type
Athletics
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Category
Other
Job Details
Job Location
Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Position Type
Athletics
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Category
Other
Description
Job Description
Job Statement/Summary
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all management aspects of his/her team. The Assistant Coach must assist the Head Coach with practice, games and recruitment of players each season in accordance with University and NAIA rules and regulations. Assistant Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position
- Instructing student-athletes in all aspects of the sport and establishing adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules as well as the University’s policies
- Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety method and standards for student-athletes
- Research and preparation of academic teaching methodology relating to sport
- Assist with the coordination, planning and development of the sport program
- Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions
- Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.
- Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success
- Review of films to continually improve the success of the program
- Evaluate any players
- Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care
- Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible
- Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan
- Transport the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged
- Assist in managing the team budget
- Assist in managing team fundraising efforts
- Attend all coaches meetings
- Assist in handling all aspects of camps and clinics offered
- Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program when necessary
- Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers when necessary
- Assist in managing all recruiting, practice, and travel forms
- Assist in managing game day operations
- Adhere to the Athletic Department’s Regulations
- Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy, and objectives
- Adhere to and promote University policy and all respects
- General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Job Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
This is a twelve month position reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving, planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sports and the ability to recruit. The Assistant Coach must display professionalism in all aspects of the position.
Education
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
Related Work Experience
1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred
Working Conditions
Work is conducted in a high-paced and very stressful environment. Assistant Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.
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