Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Overview:

Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of DI Assistant Men's Tennis Coach. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting, enhancing, and overseeing the Men's Tennis Program at the University. They will be responsible for providing coaching in both team and individual settings to improve sport-specific skills, as well as effectively advising, motivating, and mentoring student-athletes.

This position will collaborate with the Head Coach to ensure compliance with NCAA policies and regulations, serve as a liaison within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and engage with the Cache Valley and Utah State University communities, as well as participate in activities beyond the Tennis program, contributing to the overall success and reputation of USU Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach in developing, coordinating, and planning practices and competitions to develop student-athlete skills and helps the team perform at competitive levels.
• Develops, coordinates, and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with Head Coach's strategic vision.
• Analyzes video to scout opponents and develop strategies for team development.
• Executes a student-athlete talent recruitment plan and retention strategy consistent with program expectations.
• Effectively leads and communicates with student athletes by generating excitement for the team through credible coaching.
• Supports academic excellence. Assists in academic integration with team.
• Assists in the development and execution of team strategy, logistics, and operational direction.
• Operates within budget.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the Head Coach and athletics administrators.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the program's operations. Violation of conference or NCAA regulation, as well as those policies of the university, could create negative publicity and jeopardize the University in conference or NCAA standings. Violations by employees will be documented and dealt with on an individual basis and can be cause for dismissal.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of one year college coaching experience and/or professional coaching/playing experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum one year experience coaching and recruiting at the NCAA DI level

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or

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