Job Summary: The BYU Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in organizing and directing a competitive Division I women’s tennis program. The assistant coach will work closely with the head coach to develop and provide guidance and instruction to players and assist with strategies and planning.
Duties/Expectations:
Player Development and Coaching •Under the Direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve tennis skills •Participate in the creation of practice plans, teach private lessons to BYU team members, assist in match preparation, advise on strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during matches •Run practice in the absence of the head coach •Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and performing in tennis •Work closely with prospective, full-time, and return missionaries associated with the team in an effort to help them feel encouraged and connected amidst the transitions of a mission
Assist in the recruitment and selection of student-athletes •Comply with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects •Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, contact and recruit women of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the BYU Women's Tennis program •Help coordinate all on campus recruiting visits •Market the Women's Tennis program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally •Travel to evaluate talent and market the BYU Women's Tennis program to potential recruits •Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules/regulations
Operations •Assist the head coach with competition scheduling •Assist the head coach in alumni/donor relationships through managing donor events, researching and finding potentials donors and cultivating relationships with current donors to encourage additional donations •Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps •Other operational duties as assigned
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge and understanding of Division I women’s tennis and NCAA rules and regulations
Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.
Preferred:
Division I and/or pro-level tennis coaching and/or training experience (strongly preferred)
Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.
