Assistant Tennis Coach (Temporary)

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for an Assistant Tennis Coach.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

This position reports to the Head Women’s Tennis Coach and carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s tennis program. In this role, supporting and assisting the tennis team in all areas are key to developing a competitive and successful program in support of the College’s scholar-athlete approach to collegiate athletics.  Support the Head Coach in a range of duties. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assist with all aspects of training, hitting sessions, goal setting, recruiting, and other individual player development needs.  
  • Collaborate with strength and conditioning and athletic training to prepare scholar-athlete for peak performance.  
  • Provide coaching during matches.  
  • Support scholar-athletes in their pursuit of balancing their academic and athletic priorities. 

DESCRIPTION OF EFFORT AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT: 

In-season: Continue to assist in all aspects of program development (recruiting, training, player development, providing socio-emotional support, etc.). 20-25 hours/week during September, October, February, March and April. Additional hours in the offseason (3-10 hours per week, depending). 

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older. 
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Collegiate playing experience and/or coaching experience on high school or college level.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 
  • Dependable transportation to and from work. 
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Other Qualifications:

  • Exceptional communication skills. 
  • Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality. 
  • Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards parents, players, referees, opponents, and fellow employees. 
  • Ability to balance multiple projects/duties at once. 
  • Team-focused mindset; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale.
  • Detail-oriented; demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness. Demonstrate emotional regulation to model for our players.
  • Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics.
  • Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Application Instructions

To express interest in this role, please upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/164153

 

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Bryn Mawr College is located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community.