Coaching Assistant / Men's Tennis

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Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The Coaching Assistant / Men's Tennis for Virginia Tech will assist in coaching a Division IA, ACC Men's Tennis program. Will assist in evaluating, recruiting, and coaching student athletes. Provides individualized instruction to student athletes. Will assist other coaches in working directly with student athletes, parents, and contributors on aspects of the program. Reports directly to the Head Coach / Men's Tennis.

Required Qualifications

Coaching and/or playing experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Working knowledge of individual skills and team systems.
Extensive experience providing individualized instruction/coaching to elite level junior tennis athletes.
Strong desire and ability to promote the sport to the general public.
Excellent work ethic and communication skills required to recruit high level student athletes and interact with parents and coaches.
Division I recruiting experience.
Commitment to diversity.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The Coaching Assistant / Men's Tennis for Virginia Tech will assist in coaching a Division IA, ACC Men's Tennis program. Will assist in evaluating, recruiting, and coaching student athletes. Provides individualized instruction to student athletes. Will assist other coaches in working directly with student athletes, parents, and contributors on aspects of the program. Reports directly to the Head Coach / Men's Tennis.

Required Qualifications

Coaching and/or playing experience at the NCAA Division I level.
Working knowledge of individual skills and team systems.
Extensive experience providing individualized instruction/coaching to elite level junior tennis athletes.
Strong desire and ability to promote the sport to the general public.
Excellent work ethic and communication skills required to recruit high level student athletes and interact with parents and coaches.
Division I recruiting experience.
Commitment to diversity.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
Experience as a coach or player on a professional tennis tour.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$15.33 per hour.

Review Date

March 31, 2024

Additional Information

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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