Assistant Coach, Tennis

Assistant Coach, Tennis

In collaboration with head coaches and athletic administrative staff, assistant coaches plan practices to teach, encourage and develop student athlete skills and game techniques. Responsible for developing in athletes an understanding of proper nutrition, personal health and safe strength development. Teaches 2-3 physical education courses annually. Identifies and recruits athletically and academically qualified student-athletes, scouts opponents, manages team travel, organizes community service activities and maintains parent and alumni communication. Coaches will demonstrate commitment to the W&L philosophy by emphasizing academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the playing field.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

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Essential Functions :

• Coaches team members individually and in groups, and demonstrates game techniques. Manages designated skill development areas or groups of positions. Develops and recommends strategy, teaches theoretical skill and position assignments.
• Plans coaching and practice sessions in accordance with Conference and university regulations.
• Teaches 2-3 physical education courses annually as required for student graduation criteria. Substitute teaches as needed when requested by Head Coach and Director of PE.
• Promotes the athletics program and tennis through community events, camps and public speaking. Teaches athletic skills and development through local youth programming.
• Mentors and advises student athletes on personal health, strength training, and nutrition.
• Recruits quality prospective student-athletes and ensures timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
• Ensures compliance with all Association, Conference, and University rules by athletes and supporting staff.
• Communicates consistently with head-coaches, administration, and peers about program goals, status, and needs.
• Schedules and manages team travel, including lodging, transportation and meal arrangements in accordance with budgetary restrictions.
• Serves as an event manager for home contests.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Application Instructions :

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include :

Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https : / / www.wlu.edu / employment-opportunities / jobs-at-w-l .

Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities :

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions : The worker is subject to both environmental conditions : Activities occur inside and outside.

Types of Work : Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Position Type :

Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Minimum Pay :

$38,000.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To apply, visit : https : / / wlu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / WLUCareers / job / Lexington-VA / Assistant-Coach Tennis_R1318

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