Job Summary
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities.
Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.
Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Towson University is a Division I member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
The Assistant Coach for Women’s Tennis, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sport of tennis and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of a quality Division I women's tennis program.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities for the Assistant Coach for Women’s Tennis include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides skill instruction for student athletes, which includes independent planning and implementation of a season long plan for a set group of athletes; participates in all aspects of practice instruction and game coaching
Under the direction of the head coach, recruits and evaluates prospective student-athletes through the use of New Media Technologies, organizing official visits, including assigning hosts, creating travel itineraries, and managing all budgetary elements of visits while adhering to all NCAA regulations; tracks all admissions through the application process of our prospective student-athletes; and provides instruction to student-athlete hosts on department/NCAA policies & procedures for a visit
Assists with academic support, fundraising activities, and community servicing including communication and outreach to alumni; coordinates with Total Tiger Program Director and tracks and maintains accurate records of all student-athlete participation in Total Tiger programs
Assists in all team operations including travel, bus, hotel, and restaurant plans
Responsible for knowledge and adherence to NCAA rules; completes monthly CARA logs, recruiting logs, and other end-of-year summaries and correspondence within ARMS and in coordination with the Compliance Office
Performs other duties as assigned by the head coach
The work hours for this position include some nights and weekends based on practice and game schedules.
Travel is required.
This position will work 21 – 28 hours per week.
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to train and recruit at the Division I collegiate level
Ability to accept and carry out assigned program and responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community
Ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test and have a thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
A demonstrated commitment to high academic standards for student-athletes and their ability to succeed both academically and athletically
A demonstrated commitment to building a positive team culture, and commitment to personal and professional development of student-athletes
Ability to work collaboratively within the structure and framework of an athletics department and university
Preferred Qualification:
Successful tennis coaching experience at the high school, professional, or collegiate level
Salary and Benefits
$20.
00 per hour.
The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire.
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