Position Summary: Assists with the coaching and administrative duties of the NCAA Division I men’s tennis program. Primary function is the proper instruction and teaching of the fundamentals of the sport assigned. Secondary responsibilities include recruiting prospective student-athletes as well as monitoring the current student-athletes. Other duties will include sport camp involvements as well as certain NCAA duties.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Function: Coaching - The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the teaching of sport specific fundamentals and skills associated with their assigned sport which includes but is not limited to; observing and evaluating performance and demonstrating proper techniques, executing practice plans to improve student-athletes skill level. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for providing instruction to their student-athletes during practice and competition on certain game day situations relative to plays needed to be run or formations to be in per their instruction. Assists the head coach with the management of all aspects of the sports program. Serves as an on-court coach during practices and games, provides advice on strategy while evaluating player performance and demonstrating proper skills or techniques needed to perform at a high level. (50%)

Function: Recruiting Evaluates and recruits high school players, entertains prospective recruits and their accompanied family on campus. Introduces them to the on-campus amenities and samples campus life during their tours. Make phone calls, emails or social media contact within the NCAA guidelines for their respective sport. Maintain contact with recruit per Head Coach’s directive and assigned area of responsibility whether that be a region or geographical area or positional responsibility. Monitors the academic performance of certain players as assigned by the head coach. (40%)

Function: Sports Camps - Assists in directing or directs sport camps as requested or required by the Head Coach. Markets and organizes the camps so that they are efficiently run and comply with Athletic Department standards and policies. Databases are kept of those attending camps and all revenue derived from camps is reported to the Athletic Business office. The safety and welfare of participants are monitored. All employees are hired, trained and monitored during camps activities. (5%)

Function: Other Duties - Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. (5%)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

OR

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• 6 years’ coaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver's license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver
• Expertise in the technical aspects of tennis
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors
• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and social media
• Availability to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
• Travel with sport teams for away contests
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA and American conference rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Coaching experience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics
• Playing experience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics
• Professional playing experience

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately.  Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply via the Tulane University employment website (Tulane Job Board).  The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

About Tulane University

Founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine. With a seventeen-sport program that competes in the American Athletic Conference, Tulane Athletics is on the rise, boasting one of the oldest and most storied athletics programs in the Southeast, and indeed the nation.Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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