Emerson College
Primary Assistant Coach, Men & Women's Tennis
Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Emerson College !Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Primary Assistant Coach will help run the Men & Women's Tennis program at Emerson College. The primary responsibility of this position is to attend events where recruits participate and identify, engage, and recruit qualified student-athletes who fit Emerson's profile and the team's needs. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game films, and organizing and facilitating practice and games.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESAssists with all aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes, such as prospect evaluation, prospect selection, and on-campus visits
Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competitions.
Assists in identifying and recruiting potential student-athletes for the Emerson intercollegiate sports program following NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
Leads, monitors, and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches regarding coaching training sessions and individual player techniques.
Aids in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.
Represents the Emerson College and the athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public.
Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions.
Analyze the performance of our team, individual players, and our opponents.
Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player.
Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth
Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process.
Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job.Bachelor's Degree preferred
A minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience or college playing experience required
A valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to teach and communicate with players effectively.
Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of their philosophy.
The coach must be self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure.
Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department and the College community, and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Ability to concentrate for short and long periods of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends is a must.
Warm-up team on match day to play competitively
Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.Grade of Position: 23-03NEScheduled Weekly Hours: 19.00 In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.Please refer to our
benefits website
for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.PDN-9d1b5210-f8c8-4707-b008-4ad275668036
community
and experience
Emerson College !Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Primary Assistant Coach will help run the Men & Women's Tennis program at Emerson College. The primary responsibility of this position is to attend events where recruits participate and identify, engage, and recruit qualified student-athletes who fit Emerson's profile and the team's needs. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game films, and organizing and facilitating practice and games.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESAssists with all aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set of prospective student-athletes, such as prospect evaluation, prospect selection, and on-campus visits
Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competitions.
Assists in identifying and recruiting potential student-athletes for the Emerson intercollegiate sports program following NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
Leads, monitors, and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches regarding coaching training sessions and individual player techniques.
Aids in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.
Represents the Emerson College and the athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public.
Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions.
Analyze the performance of our team, individual players, and our opponents.
Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player.
Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth
Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process.
Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job.Bachelor's Degree preferred
A minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience or college playing experience required
A valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to teach and communicate with players effectively.
Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of their philosophy.
The coach must be self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure.
Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department and the College community, and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Ability to concentrate for short and long periods of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends is a must.
Warm-up team on match day to play competitively
Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.Grade of Position: 23-03NEScheduled Weekly Hours: 19.00 In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.Please refer to our
benefits website
for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.PDN-9d1b5210-f8c8-4707-b008-4ad275668036