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Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!We are currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis. This position will assist the Head Coach of the Women’s Tennis program of a Division I athletics program. Responsibilities include assisting with the administration of recruiting, training, practice, fundraising, budget management, and team travel. This is an on-site fixed-term position.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Help plan and organize team training and practice sessions.
- Organizing and ordering equipment and clothing.
- Organize books and travel to individual tournaments.
- Assists with recruiting student-athletes to compete at Stanford.
- Follow NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts.
- Understand and apply NCAA regulations to all aspects of the program. Must pass exam on an annual basis on NCAA regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of three years of coaching experience or a combination of education and experience.
- Previous Division I level competition is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with student-athletes, peers, and the general public.
- Computer literacy with common office applications such as Word and Excel required.
- Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of Stanford University, ACC Conference, and NCAA.
- Ability to work compatibly and cooperatively with a variety of staff and personnel in the Department of Athletics, the University and the community.
DAPER’s Integrity: This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
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