About the Role
The Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis is responsible for providing assistance and support for the conduct of a comprehensive, high quality NCAA Division I men’s and women’s tennis program, within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by the department, the institution, the NEC Conference, and the NCAA. This position requires daily and/or weekly duties and tasks as assigned by the head coach, consisting of 75% instructional and 25% recruitment/administrative activities. This is a ten-month position from August 1st through May 31st.
Responsibilities
- Assist program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, rules and regulations.
- Assist with timely submission of all compliance related work flows through Teamworks.
- Maintain up to date certification in all required areas (NCAA DI Institute Modules, 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training, etc.).
- Assist with all budget requests, documentation, receipts and related forms and paperwork.
- Assist leading and supporting the College Enrollment Management priorities through partnership, participation, and meeting goals with Enrollment Management initiatives.
- Assist the department with its gender equity planning and the satisfaction of all Title IX legislation.
- Assist head coach with responding to all requests for information from prospective student-athletes, coaches, parents, and/or friends of prospective student-athletes.
- Assist head coach with soliciting and distributing information to eligible prospective student-athletes and coaches and/or parents or friends of prospective student-athletes.
- Assist head coach with developing and distributing appropriate recruiting materials, publications and information.
- Assist head coach with maintaining accurate and comprehensive recruiting records of all prospective student athletes.
- Participate on committees and attend College functions/events.
- Participate with department committees to develop, evaluate and enhance department policy.
- Attend all departmental meetings.
- Assist head coach with providing appropriate academic support, assistance, motivation and environment for student-athletes.
- Become familiar with appropriate academic resource and assistance programs available to student-athletes.
- Assist head coach with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes from current class work to graduation.
- Understand current institutional academic standards and policies.
- Assist head coach with working with appropriate personnel to determine needs for the organization, coordination, and scheduling of all home and away contests.
- Submit all paperwork, schedule meetings and respond to all information requests from athletic trainers and team physicians.
- Assist head coach with coordinating with Head Strength/Conditioning Coach on the conduct of a comprehensive training program.
- Respond to all information requests and work with the media.
- Inform the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications when you or any of your athletes has been contacted by the media.
- Assist head coach with fund raising activities.
- Assist head coach with identifying and cultivating a community partnership with a service-based organization.
- Attend and participate in conferences if assigned by head coach.
- Demonstrate and role-model all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills.
- Treat all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
- Align professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
- Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Comply and adhere to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- Complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
- Engage in a planned program of professional development.
- Continually maintain skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry.
- Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in the conduct of a collegiate level tennis program with proven success in recruiting high quality student athletes and/or equivalent related experiences.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply NCAA and NEC conference rules as they pertain to tennis programs.
- Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
- Must complete all required NCAA DI recruiting education modules prior to participating in off-campus recruiting activities and countable athletically related activities.
Skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
Location
- Syracuse, N.Y.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Ten month position
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17,000 annually
About the Company
- Le Moyne College is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service.
- Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.
- Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences.
- Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life.
- Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
- Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college.
- Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.
Equal Opportunity
- Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
- Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
- Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
