Northwestern University – Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis

Job Summary:
The Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach reports to the Head Women’s Tennis Coach and assists in all aspects related to the Women’s Tennis program. This is a full-time benefits eligible appointment that is renewable on a contract basis.

* Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
* Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Specific Responsibilities:
Coaching

• Assist the head coach in coaching and training Northwestern’s Women’s Tennis team; develop and conduct all in-season and out-of-season sessions including individual hitting sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Help with the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game, and develop motivational approach to practice and games.
• Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of tennis in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.
• Work with appropriate Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation (NUDAR) staff in providing the student/athletes the skills, support, and resources to be successful at Northwestern.
• Assist with on-court coaching during matches.

Administrative

• Help with team travel specifically by being the liaison to our Anthony Travel Representative for air, bus, and mini-van travel arrangements for away meets and practices.
• In cooperation with Compliance staff, maintain countable athletically related activity (CARA) logs and practice schedules; input all practice and playing schedules into Teamworks.
• Support the Athletic Communications department and Marketing department in publicizing and marketing the tennis programs.
• Work with team equipment manager to place yearly orders and organize equipment for team travel; collaborate with equipment manager for distribution of shoes and clothing.
• Help with video match analysis.
• Develop and maintain all statistical performance records for individual athletes and the team.
• Assist with the organization of the annual fundraiser.
• Assist with the recruiting for the tennis programs maintain database in ARMS, identify and correspond with qualified prospective student-athletes (mailings, phone & email correspondence); schedule on-campus/off-campus visits and create itineraries; establish and maintain all files on prospective student-athletes for admissions; evaluate prospects off-campus throughout the year as allowed by NCAA rules.
• Develop and maintain all recruiting documents and materials as deemed necessary and appropriate with adherence to rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Develop strong relationships with coaches all over the world.

Other

• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Attend meetings, conferences, training sessions, community service events, etc. as required.
• Report issues and concerns to the Head Coach and/or Sport Administrator and faithfully and diligently carry out other Department related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the Intercollegiate and Recreational programs.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
• Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a collegiate tennis coach.
• Previous experience as a collegiate tennis player
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness and ability to work, as well as travel, mornings,…