Assistant Coach, Tennis

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Assist Head Coach by serving as the second assistant coach with responsibility in numerous facets of the program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on skills and techniques, educating on sport-specific rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. An emphasis on film reviewing and breakdown skills, experience with clipping and editing game footage most desirable.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Description

Major Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (60%):

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
• reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
• 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 (40%)

Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to (20%):

• Reviewing film to present to staff and team on current and opposition
• administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration

Recruiting (20%)

• Identifying talent
• Initiating and organizing communication with Recruits and coaching staff

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-3 years 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, ability to code and evaluate film.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, exempt-level seasonal position. The position runs from September 1 through April 30, with a total salary of $10,000 for the full seasonal period. The salary will be prorated accordingly based on the employee’s actual start date.

Weekly Hours:

20

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
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