Job Duties: Provide on and off court instruction to players in men's tennis program; design practices; prepare game plans for matches and discuss game strategy with players; use coaching techniques and strategies to improve athlete performance; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies, as required.

Coordinate team video review and editing for players. Analyze and review video with players.

Administrative duties, including coordinating team travel to away competitions; working with various departments including Event Management, Marketing, Facilities and Sports Information; organizing special events including team banquets, senior recognition and community engagement events; managing work study students; assisting with recruiting activities including written communication, database maintenance, and campus visits; coordinating filming during competitions and training sessions; assisting with communication to alumni and team supporters; and coordinating special projects as directed by Head Coach.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 3 years or more of coaching experience at the collegiate level. Demonstrated excellence in coaching college tennis. Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics. Ability to communicate effectively with all team members and staff within Davidson Athletics. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer and technical skills including the use of video equipment and software. Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines. Ability to represent the Davidson College Men’s tennis program in a professional, positive and energetic manner.

As a part of your application materials, a resume and cover letter are required. Information about how to submit the application documents can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu

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Bachelors degree 

About Davidson College

Davidson College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, that has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently ranked in the top ten liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission. At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.

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