What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Tennis Coach position at Salem Academy and College?
About Salem Academy and College
Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.
Position Summary
Salem College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the USA South Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Tennis Coach. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Women's Tennis Coach in all aspects of the tennis program while helping provide a positive, competitive, and student-centered experience for Salem College student-athletes.
The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching the game of tennis, mentoring student-athletes, and contributing to a culture of academic and athletic excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and conducting practices, workouts, and individual skill-development sessions.
- Provide instruction and coaching during practices and competitions.
- Assist with match preparation, scouting reports, lineup management, and opponent analysis.
- Help recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who align with Salem College's academic and athletic mission.
- Mentor student-athletes and support their personal, academic, and athletic development.
- Promote a positive team culture focused on sportsmanship, accountability, leadership, and teamwork.
- Assist with equipment management, facility preparation, and match-day operations.
- Support team fundraising efforts, community engagement activities, and departmental events.
- Maintain compliance with NCAA Division III, USA South Conference, and Salem College rules and regulations.
- Assist with travel planning and team logistics.
- Drive a college-owned 15-passenger van to transport student-athletes to competitions, recruiting events, and other team-related activities as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Women's Tennis Coach and Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma required (bachelor’s degree Preferred)
- Previous playing and/or coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred
- Strong knowledge of fundamentals, strategies, and player development
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Additional Expectations:
- Uphold the mission and values of Salem College
- Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all interactions
- Support the holistic development and well-being of student-athletes
Physical Functions
While performing the responsibilities of the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.
Salem College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions, please contact Michael Williams at michael.williams@salem.edu