Assistant Coach - Men's Tennis
Job Details
Department: Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Salary range $37,000-43,000/yr commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: General office hours with required attendance many nights, weekends, & holidays
Job Story
We are seeking a visionary who can lead our student athletes through our core values, CHARACTER, INTEGRITY, KNOWLEDGE, STEWARDSHIP, AND COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE. We seek someone that compliments the current coaching strategies which encourages the development of our athletes & their skills. Educate through athletics, analyze videos & be proactive in methods &/or techniques helpful to guide athletes to the next level. Your dedication to the sport & desire to support a safe & positive culture, makes you a person we want to talk with. Please submit your application today if you can see yourself as part of our team!
Job Summary
Assists the head coach with daily activities of assigned sports program, which may include recruiting, training, coaching, scheduling, academics, retention, program development and fundraising.
Essential Functions
Coaches and oversees one (1) or more functional aspects of team administrative management and/or programs. Assists with academics and retention of student athletes, ensuring adherence to University standards. Interacts with donors and assists with fundraising and booster club activities. Communicates with media relations. Monitors student performance and maintains student athlete records. Manages financial transactions for recruiting visits. Monitors budgets related to assigned programs and recruiting visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings, and provides team financial reports.
Job Duties
- Assisting in the daily operation of the program, including team practices and drills.
- Supporting student athletes in their academic and personal development goals.
- Assisting with various program related issues as needed.
- Collaborate with the head coach to develop and implement training strategies to enhance performance.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- One (1) year of: Experience in recruiting and coaching high school or college athletics OR Coaching experience at the high school level or above OR Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
Required License/Certifications/Training
Valid Kansas drivers license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to connect with a diverse population.
- Commitment to the highest level of student-athlete welfare.
- Adhere to NCAA, AAC and University Guidelines.
- Strong communication skills both domestically and internationally
- Highly organized and reliable with great follow up and follow through
- Knowledge of recruiting regulations and ability to do so regularly
- High energy not only at practice but in daily interactions with staff/student-athletes
- Understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of a successful tennis team but also an individual tennis player
- Ability to teach, motivate, lead and mentor student-athletes
- Leadership skills that create good teams, athletes and culture within the sport.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a related field
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