Assistant Tennis Coach

EXPIRED

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Instruction

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting tennis practices and team workouts.
• Instruct student-athletes on sport fundamentals, skills development, tactics, strategy, and safety.
• Support preparation of the team for competitions, including game-day activities and player evaluations.

Recruitment & Retention

• Participate in identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified student-athletes for the tennis program.
• Assist with campus visits, communication with prospects, and coordination with admissions and compliance offices.

Student-Athlete Support

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Instruction

• Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting tennis practices and team workouts.
• Instruct student-athletes on sport fundamentals, skills development, tactics, strategy, and safety.
• Support preparation of the team for competitions, including game-day activities and player evaluations.

Recruitment & Retention

• Participate in identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified student-athletes for the tennis program.
• Assist with campus visits, communication with prospects, and coordination with admissions and compliance offices.

Student-Athlete Support

• Encourage and monitor the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Program Administration

• Assist with organizational tasks such as travel logistics, equipment management, and fundraising activities as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with NCAA, G-MAC, and Kentucky Wesleyan College policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous coaching experience (high school or college level preferred).
• Strong knowledge of tennis skills, strategies, and NCAA intercollegiate rules.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff, student-athletes, and administrators.

Preferred

• College-level coaching experience.
• Experience with recruiting and player development.
• Familiarity with Division II athletics compliance.

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