Assistant Coach - Men's Tennis

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This position reports to the Head Coach for Men's Tennis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the following responsibilities: practice and match preparation, on court coaching, gear and equipment, tennis events, recruiting, promotion of the sport and fundraising activities. The practice and match preparation and on court coaching requires extensive instructional experience to be able to teach the highest level of competitive tennis skills, technique, and strategies.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and advanced knowledge of the game of tennis or a combination of education and/or competitive experience playing and/or coaching tennis at a collegiate/professional level.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work with elite players and experience with tennis related events.

DESIRED

Preference will be given to those with collegiate or professional playing and/or coaching experience.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.

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