What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Men's Tennis position at Vanderbilt University?
This position reports directly to the Head Men’s Tennis Coach and is responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach, while serving as the Men’s Tennis contact for assigned athletic support areas (i.e. student services, compliance, equipment, travel).
About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 11 women's teams), 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Southeastern Conference, and the NCAA
- Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required
- Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, including on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes
- Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training staff
- Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, to include consulting with the Assistant AD for Student Services, the Assistant AD for Compliance, and/or other department or University administrators to resolve problems
- Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponents and assists in designing game plans and strategies
- Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings
- Advises and counsels with student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Tennis Coach
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
- Previous tennis experience at the Division I level is necessary.
