A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Includes knowledge and technical expertise, ability to develop skills in players, teaching ability and methodology, game management, and effective program discipline and motivational techniques.
Student-Athlete Welfare:
Includes commitment to the welfare and safety of student-athletes, efforts to facilitate academic success, cooperation with academic units and counselors, and commitment to the social development of students.
Recruiting:
Includes effective recruiting, professional relationships with coaches in the recruiting base, and success of previous recruits.
Compliance:
Includes knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, conference and TTU rules, regulations and policies.
Performance:
Includes level performance of team and positions coached, ability to attract support for the program, commitment to the University, and professional relationships with departmental and campus staff and community members. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Proven record of collegiate or professional tennis playing and/or coaching experience. Education and experience necessary to perform all the functions of a Division I Assistant Tennis Coach. Commitment to adhere to NCAA and conference rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures. Beyond meeting minimum requirements, candidates will be evaluated in terms of how their experience and education have prepared them for Division I assistant coaching including the academic development and graduation of student-athletes, promoting the welfare of student-athletes, recruiting, practice, conditioning, player and public relations, and fundraising. Coaching philosophy must complement the philosophy of the head coach.
Essential Functions:
Assists the head coach with all aspects of the tennis program including practices and conditioning, player development, recruiting, public relations, and supporting the academic development and graduation of student-athletes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Those typical to perform the duties listed.
Special Instructions:
Applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
