Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Mens Tennis Coach position.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to relevant education training and experience tenure status and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Assistant Mens Tennis Coach will report to the Head Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the Mens Tennis Program including the recruitment of a diverse set of student-athletes assisting with daily operations practice implementation and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night weekend work and overnight travel to away meets and tournaments will be required.

This isa non-benefitted position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes skills and teamwork

• Analyze performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and instruction

• Assist in pre-season in-season and post-season training and practice planning

Recruiting

• Participate in scouting and recruitment of prospective student-athletes

• Help monitor the progress of prospective student-athletes application process

• Help coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus visits

Program Responsibilities

• Compliance with College NESCAC and NCAA rules and regulations

• Work with the Head Coach to develop and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive program

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors Degree

• Valid drivers license to drive college vehicles to team competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program. (See: playing and/or coaching experience

• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment

• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

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