Assistant Coach Men's Tennis

Assistant Coach for Men's Tennis

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Men's Tennis program.

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with management of the athletic program; assists with all aspects of the recruiting process; helps mentor student‑athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assists in gathering, preparing and presenting scouting materials; assists with film exchange; assists in practice planning and skill development; assists with team travel; assists with purchasing/inventory of equipment;

assists in organization of sport camps; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintains statistical information; supervises student managers and other ancillary personnel; coordinates team community service; represents Head Coach at events when required; performs requested responsibilities with booster club; assists with fundraising; ensures availability for media requests; adheres to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations while promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention of prospective student-athletes including prospect evaluation, prospect selection, off‑campus evaluation, on and off‑campus visits, and contacts (phone calls, letters, e‑mail, etc.)
• Assist with the mentoring of student athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; assist Head Coach in establishing and enforcing rules of conduct and team policies
• Gather, prepare, and present scouting materials
• Assist with the organization and planning for home events, practice planning, skill development of student athletes, and game‑day strategy
• Assist with the organization and planning of team travel and the purchasing, inventory, care, and storage of equipment
• Assist with the planning, organization, execution, and staffing of sport camps
• Coordinate visiting team requests, such as practice, hotel accommodations, meals, etc.
• Assist with former athlete and alumni relations
• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistical information
• May independently supervise student managers, volunteer coaches, undergraduate coaches and other ancillary personnel
• When required, represent Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events
• Assist with oversight and management of booster clubs and team and athletic fundraising efforts
• Assist with the management and response to media requests
• Adhere to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Bachelor's Degree.

Differs per sport. Required

Certifications:

None.

This position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, credit history check, driver's license validity, and motor vehicle records check.

Salary structure information available in Penn State’s salary structure. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging.

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