Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach (Part-time) – Intercollegiate Athletics Salary:
Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Director of Tennis, the
Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach is responsible for supervising, planning, and
coordinating the activities of the University Women’s tennis program. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaches techniques to Women’s tennis team
members Develops
the team for outside intercollegiate competition Oversees
daily practice Promotes
the Women’s tennis program Recruits
talented student-athletes for the Women’s tennis program Performs
administrative duties pertaining to the Women’s tennis program Assists
in the academic development of Women’s tennis student-athletes Attends
all mandatory coaches/staff meetings Performs
other duties as assigned by the Director of Tennis in conjunction with the
Women’s tennis program Remains
competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing
professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development
courses, and attending training and/or courses as required Completes other duties as assigned.
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Part-time (9 months/year)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 820286/60-034
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution At
least 2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate or club level or any
equivalent combination of experience and training Knowledge
of and the ability to ensure compliance with NCAA Division I and conference
rules and regulations and to operate within these guidelines Strong
leadership, supervisory, and communication skills Excellent
coaching skills Ability
to work in a team environment as well as independently Ability
to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities Preferred
qualifications: Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.