Title: Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis

Executive Area: Athletics

College/School/MBU: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach - Women's Tennis specifically supports the Department and University’s mission through recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and providing administrative assistance for the women’s tennis program and to the respective Head Coach.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Devotes full-time attention and energies to duties as Assistant Coach of the women’s tennis team. 

Complies fully with the rules, regulations, and policies of the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and any and all conferences in which the women’s tennis team participates, and takes every reasonable precaution to ensure that all members of the women’s tennis staff and student athletes comply fully with such rules, regulations and policies.  Understands they are subject to all applicable disciplinary or corrective actions as set forth in the NCAA enforcement procedures as they may be amended from time to time.

Uses reasonable efforts to attract and enroll impact student athletes that demonstrate significant contributions to their programs with appropriate academic, competitive, and community achievements. Assists the Head Coach to create a positive student-athlete experience and healthy team dynamics/culture that fosters high student-athlete retention.

Uses reasonable efforts to foster excellence in academic performance, team and personal conduct of the women’s tennis team’s student athletes.

Uses reasonable efforts to cultivate a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strives to recruit and retain student-athletes with multifaceted backgrounds, skillsets, and passions.

Uses reasonable efforts to foster success in competition of the women’s tennis team.

Uses reasonable efforts to meet annual performance objectives established by the Head Coach.

Understands the University shall annually evaluate their performance based upon the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Additional Department Expectations

Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed by all student-athletes (all coaches must be certified in CPR and first aid).   

Works with athletics trainers and physicians as needed to implement team wellness and conditioning programs.

Supports direction head coach gives to the Sports Performance coach as to the desired training goals.

Responsible for working with all Athletic Department Offices in processing of administrative functions and paperwork related to overseeing the women’s tennis program. 

Works with the Associate AD for Facilities, Operations & Events in the advising, planning, and implementation of pertinent facility management and maintenance for equipment and facilities. 

Attends conventions, conferences, and clinics consistent with Department and University policies.

Serves on Department and University committees as assigned.

As a member of a Division I program for the University of Massachusetts, Assistant Coaches need to represent their school and program in a manner that supports the mission of the university.  Speaking engagements, instructional clinics, development efforts, and community relation programs need to reflect a professional and positive impression to the media or general public.

Works with student athletes and monitors their adherence to rules and regulations concerning conduct, appearance, and punctuality.

Other Functions

May be required to drive a motor vehicle upon request.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.

Two to four years of women’s tennis intercollegiate coaching and/or playing experience required.

Ability to string tennis racquets.

Ability to work weekends and nights.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of women’s tennis methods and techniques of coaching.

Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics.

Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with various stakeholders.

Moderate to high movement and activity required; responsibilities include extended periods of standing.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Ability to use social media platforms to help in the promotion of the program.

Valid Class D Massachusetts Driver’s license and ability to drive a passenger van.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited institution.

Two to four years of women’s tennis intercollegiate coaching and/or playing experience at the Division I level.

Additional Details

The position is typically for one year, with the possibility of reappointment.

This position is designated as essential personnel by Athletics.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities and venues. May require travel to competitions, lifting and transporting equipment, prolonged standing, and walking during practices, games, and recruiting activities.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Shifts vary; Work week includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary Information

UMass Amherst expects to pay $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 annually for this position.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.