Assistant Tennis Coach

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Head Coach, assists with planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting an athletics program within NCAA and University of Chicago standard. Recommends, plans and implements new instructional, training and conditioning programs. Teaches relevant skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.

• Teach, coach, and mentor student-athletes, recruit qualified prospects, logistical planning of practice and competition, developing and implementing strategies, and complying with University, NCAA, and UAA expectations, standards, and regulations.
• Teaching relevant skills to student-athletes during training and competition.
• Evaluating the performance of the team and individuals to instruct and advise on technical, strategic, and mental development.
• Counseling student-athletes on athletic, academic, and personal needs, consulting with the head coach and appropriate University personnel as necessary.
• Adhering to the University and state law requirements regarding mandatory reporters, responsible employees, and campus security authorities.
• Extensive domestic travel required.
• Secondary departmental responsibilities will be assigned by the athletic director.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Has a moderate/high level of authority to participate in staff meetings, individual planning meetings and parent-student staffing.
• Helps staff to plan and execute events.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.