Job Description
Assistant Coach, Tennis College of the Holy Cross
Description Assist Head Coach with all facets of the Men's and Women's Tennis programs, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on tennis skills and techniques, educating on tennis rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:
- rules & fundamentals
- skill attainment
- techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
- team concepts
Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:
- assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
- determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
- developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
- determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
- attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations
Secondary responsibilities Recruiting:
- identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes
Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
- collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
- maintaining records
- effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
- tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
- assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities
- administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required
- Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged
Core Competencies Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's mission:
- Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
- Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques during practice sessions, in order for student-athletes to learn through observation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task
- Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
- Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
- Strong teamwork and team facilitation
- Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
- Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is an part-time, 40 hour position which will extend over 4 months (Tennis Season):
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at
[email protected] , or by calling 508-793-3957.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit .
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About College of the Holy Cross
ABOUT COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS: Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,000 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.
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