Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Assistant Tennis Coach Reporting to the Head Coach of Tennis, the Assistant Tennis Coach will have primary duties in planning training sessions and competition, providing input on player evaluation and recruiting, and other decisions concerning team operations. This includes developing and implementing a strategic plan for long-term growth and improvement of the tennis program at Wesleyan University. Responsibilities 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 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 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. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of coaching experience and/or experience in a graduate assistant program or an equivalent combination of experience, education, training, and/or distinguished collegiate athletic career experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the daily operations of an intercollegiate tennis program. Proven ability to effectively coach high level athletes. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds. Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work effectively with internal and external constituents. Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule, including nights and weekends. Communication, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or a degree in Athletic Administration and/or Advanced Level Coaching. Experience coaching at the Division III level and/or NESCAC conference. Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Experience with intercollegiate contest management. Experience with Front Rush recruiting software. Knowledge of NESCAC and NCAA Division III recruiting rules and regulations. Compensation: $32,000.00 Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre‑employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non‑position‑related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non‑discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle of Higher Education