Assitant Coach - Men and Women's Tennis

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Babson Park, MA

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Full time

Overview: Serves as an assistant coach within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Assumes additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the AVP, Athletics and Athletics Advancement or their designee.<br /><br /> <p>This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $22.00. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.</p> <p>All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Collaborates with the head coach on all aspects of the management and direction of the program in conjunction with the overall strategic plan for Athletics; assumes the duties of the head coach in their absence.</li> <li>Assists in planning and coaching practice sessions and games as directed by the head coach; teaches advanced-level skills and game strategies.</li> <li>Counsels students on general and sport-related matters. Makes student referrals to appropriate student support resources and offices as necessary.</li> <li>Assists in the monitoring of academic progress of student athletes; collaborates with class deans; serves as a mentor to athletes helping to resolve academic and non-academic issues; makes themselves available to coaches and players before, during, and after practices, games, and events.</li> <li>Develops and maintains liaison relationship with Health Services, Residential Education, Student Activities and Leadership Programs, and other appropriate departments to facilitate program development and management for student athletes.</li> <li>Assist the head coach in scouting opponents to help prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as required.</li> <li>Assist the head coach, as needed, in the recruitment of student athletes including but not limited to contacting high/prep school coaches to identify prospective recruits, planning recruiting trips with the head coach, attending off-campus games to evaluate athletes, and preparing and distributing recruiting information.</li> <li>Assumes additional administrative responsibilities in the department as required by the AVP, Athletics and Athletics Advancement.</li> <li>Assumes additional responsibilities as required.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li> <li>At least 1-3 years of previous coaching experience.</li> <li>Current safety certifications (CPR/First Aid/AED) and Concussion recognition training required or must be obtained within the first three months of employment.</li> <li>Blood Borne Pathogen training in compliance with OSHA regulations; must be maintained yearly throughout time in the position.</li> <li>Must have strong communication skills.</li> <li>Compliance with all NCAA, NEWMAC, and Babson College rules.</li> <li>Contributes to a culture of inclusion and belongingness for all staff members, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes and stakeholders of the department.</li> <li>Commitment to working with a diverse student body, staff, and other constituents.</li> <li>Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&amp;A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.</li> <li>Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.</li> <li>Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK</strong></p> <ul> <li>Regular physical exertion, walking, and exposure to weather are required; Light lifting required (50 pounds and under).</li> <li>Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends, and to travel in person and stay overnight (for one or more nights) for all regular and post-season games, recruiting, conferences, and tournaments as identified and directed by the Head Coach.</li> <li>Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver&rsquo;s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College&rsquo;s insurer&rsquo;s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College&rsquo;s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee&rsquo;s driving record based on the College insurer&rsquo;s criteria; and safety training as required by management.</li> <li>This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), who by virtue of their College responsibilities and under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, is an individual to which students and employees should report criminal offenses. A CSA shall forward all reports in accordance with the College&rsquo;s reporting structure so they may be assessed for timely warning, inclusion in the daily crime log and inclusion in annual statistical disclosures.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous college playing and coaching experience preferred.</li> <li>Experience with software/online programs related to team management and game film (e.g., Teamworks, HUDL, Synergy, etc.) preferred.</li> </ul>