Part Time - Men's and Women's Tennis - Assistant Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Abington has an immediate opening for a part-time Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach. Penn State Abington is a member of the NCAA Division III and the United East Conference. This is a part-time opening that reports to the Head Tennis Coach and the Director of Athletics. Job Duties The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions: Coaching/Student-Athlete Experience: The assistant coach is responsible for helping the Head Coach with organizing all aspects of the tennis program. Demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to develop, sport skills, strategies and philosophy. Promotes student-athlete welfare and provides appropriate mentoring to student-athletes. Participate in team travel according to established policies and procedures. Effectively communicates within the Head Coach and within the department of athletics on matters pertaining to program. Requirements and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience in coaching at the college level or significant experience coaching at the high school or club level, or equivalent required and/or collegiate playing experience. Ability to assist with recruiting outstanding student-athletes to a strong academic environment. Ability to effectively teach and coach students in both a team and individual setting. A commitment to being a positive role model and leadership with integrity. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the College. Assist with the management of the team’s commitment to NCAA and United East Conference regulations. Adherence to all NCAA, United East, and Penn State policies and procedures. May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Background Checks/Clearances This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. EEO IS THE LAW 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There's a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world's universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it's the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters - more than half a million strong - driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State University