Varsity Assistant Spring Tennis Coach at Phillips Exeter Academy

TITLE: Varsity Assistant Tennis CoachREPORTS TO: Athletic DirectorSCHEDULE: Sports teams have daytime practice Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday with home and away games/matches Wednesday and Saturday. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.Pay GroupTypeStatusFiscal Year WeeksClassDepartmentLocationSalaried Exempt. (Bi-Weekly)SeasonalPart-TimeSport SeasonFacultyAthleticsOn-campusPosition PurposeInstruct or coach teams and individual students in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes technique to prepare them for competition.Job ResponsibilitiesPlan organize and conduct practice sessions with collaboration of Head Coach.Provide training direction encouragement and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games competitive events and/or tours.Keep abreast of changing rules techniques technologies and philosophies relevant to their sport.Adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules game strategies and performance principles such as specific ways of moving the body hands and/or feet in order to achieve desired results.Evaluate athletes skills and review performance records in order to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.Represent the program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship and values of PEA.Transport athletes to games with academy van or minibus.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and CompetenciesPossess excellent management leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.Respect for diversity of identities and experiences an orientation toward equity and inclusion and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action.Ability to engage positively with students employees and guests.Self-motivated and independent.Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours weekends and evenings.A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.Proficient in MS Office.Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.Ability to follow verbal and written directions maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times including stressful situations.Direct/Indirect ReportsNone.Position RequirementsEducationHigh school diploma or GED required.College degree preferred.ExperienceHas played sport in high school or college or has reached a level of expertise in the sport as an adult through participation coaching or through a formal coaching development program.Experience in an academic institution preferred.Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.Physical RequirementsPhysical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time go up and down flights of steps lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop squat bend kneel crouch and lift.Physically able to act quickly in emergencies.Ability and dexterity to grasp and grip and safely operate sports equipment.Ability to lift and transport up to 25lbs without assistance.Additional RequirementsSuccessfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years; every 2 years for Crew).Clean driving record upon hire (reviewed annually). Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1