Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Job Summary

The BYU Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in organizing and directing various aspects of a highly competitive, Division I women’s tennis program.

Duties / Expectations

Player Development and Coaching -Under the Direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve tennis skills -Participate in the creation of practice plans, teach private lessons to BYU team members, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games -Run practice in the absence of the head coach -Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and performing in tennis -Work closely with prospective, full-time, and return missionaries associated with the team in an effort to help them feel encouraged and connected amidst the transitions of a mission.

Recruiting -Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, contact and recruit women of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the BYU Women's Tennis program -Market the Women's Tennis program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally -Travel to evaluate talent and market the BYU Women's Tennis program to potential recruits

Operations -Assist the head coach with competition scheduling -Assist the head coach in alumni / donor relationships through managing donor events, researching and finding potentials donors and cultivating relationships with current donors to encourage additional donations.

Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps -Other operational duties as assigned

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge and understanding of Division I women’s tennis and NCAA rules and regulations
• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred :

• Division I and / or pro-level tennis coaching and / or training experience (strongly preferred)
• Recruiting experience
• Knowledge and understanding of university policies
7 days ago