Tennis Assistant Coach

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Tennis Assistant Coach
Posting Number	24TM0012
Department	Athletics Events - Operations
Overview	The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Tennis Assistant Coach for Athletics. Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for helping with coaching activities at practice and competition. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Support the coordination of Women’s Tennis intercollegiate athletic program which provides an opportunity for student-athletes to participate on a competitive, Division I women’s tennis team while attending school to earn a college degree. This position will be primarily responsible for on-court coaching. Assist in preparing players through individual and team practices to compete against top level collegiate programs. This person must have a strong understanding of tennis including technical form, tactical concepts, and mental strategies.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	19.75
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	25.00
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree At least 1 year of collegiate tennis coaching experience or playing experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong understanding of tennis including technical form, tactical concepts, and mental strategies
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Assistant coach will work 1-2 days/week during practices. Rutgers team practices are held from 8am-11am. Ideally, this person would also be available to coach home matches, which are held Fridays-Sundays.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	01/16/2024
Posting Close Date	02/05/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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