Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

About the role

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting, enhancing, and overseeing the Men’s Tennis Program at the University. They will be responsible for providing coaching in both team and individual settings to improve sport-specific skills, as well as effectively advising, motivating, and mentoring student-athletes. This position will collaborate with the Head Coach to ensure compliance with NCAA policies and regulations, serve as a liaison within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and engage with the Cache Valley and Utah State University communities, as well as participate in activities beyond the Tennis program, contributing to the overall success and reputation of USU Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competitions to develop student-athlete skills and help the team perform at competitive levels.
• Develops, coordinates, and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with the Head Coach’s strategic vision.
• Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
• Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with program expectations.
• Effectively leads and communicates with student athletes by generating excitement for the team through credible coaching.
• Supports academic excellence. Assists in academic integration with team. Assists in the development and execution of team strategy, logistics, and operational direction.
• Operates within budget.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the program's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of one year college coaching experience and/or professional coaching/playing experience
• Preferred Qualification: Minimum one year experience coaching and recruiting at the NCAA DI level

Required Documents

• Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

ADA Information

Utah State University is dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, and fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.