Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

About the role

The Department of Physical Education & Athletics at Swarthmore College is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women’s Tennis. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, known for its commitment to academic rigor and social responsibility. The position is part of a team that supports the mission of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the program including but not limited to: competition, practice, and team activities; travel; budget management; recruitment of student-athletes; fundraising; scheduling; etc.
• Perform other essential Departmental duties as assigned by athletics administration
• Foster and promote a healthy, inclusive program culture that prioritizes sportsmanship, integrity, the holistic development of student-athletes, and other core values
• Adhere to rules, policies, and regulations of the Department, Swarthmore College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Aid in creating and executing recruitment strategies aimed at building a robust and competitive roster
• Follow Departmental procedures in an effective and timely manner
• Promote the mission and values of Swarthmore College and Swarthmore Athletics
• Ensure all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are followed during practice, competition, travel, and all team activities
• Serve on Department and College committees as needed/assigned
• Assist Head Coach with coordinating community service initiatives, programming, and/or team bonding activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years related experience coaching at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of intercollegiate sports, preferably at the Division III level
• Understanding of and adherence to NCAA Division III philosophy, policies, and procedures, as well as those of the Centennial Conference
• Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, departmental colleagues, support staff, and various internal and external constituencies
• Recruiting with highly selective academic and athletic standards on a national level, instruct, and motivate student-athletes on sport fundamentals

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
• 3+ years coaching experience at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis on coaching the infield
• Familiarity and/or experience with recruiting within a highly selective academic setting
• Knowledge of and competency with computers/technologies as needed (e.g. word processing, email)

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Grant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (Staff)
• Holiday Schedule

Pay

The market range for this position is $50,000-$53,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Schedule

Full-time position