Assistant Tennis Coach (casual)

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus-Fully Onsite - North Canton, OH, Position Type: Casual/Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, This is a casual, fully on-campus role, where we do our work in community with colleagues, students, and campus partners

Main Campus - Fully onsite

Position Summary 

To assist the Director of Tennis in all facets of the program including planning, coaching, and recruiting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Tennis. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Assists the head coach in managing and directing the program
Assists in planning and leading collegiate tennis practices, providing technical instruction and individualized player development strategies
Conduct match and opponent performance analysis using video review and statistical data to identify tactical insights and support coaching decisions
Produce digital media content, match highlights, and promotional materials to enhance team visibility, athlete engagement, and program branding
Leverage technology, analytics, and performance metrics to improve match preparation, streamline coaching workflows, and support data-driven decision-making
Manage all social media accounts for the program utilizing university approved graphic designs 
Assists with recruiting, including contacting prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players utilizing available technology resources and data, maintaining accurate records and data bases on the NCAA and ITA programs.
Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletic department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the University in a positive manner when interacting with the community, alumni, coaches, the media and the general public.
Responsible for abiding by NCAA II compliance rules and legislation as well as educating student-athletes about those rules.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Tennis and/or the Vice President/Director of Athletics.
Failure to comply by NCAA II rules will be grounds for discipline and/or termination.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

Work Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience in the sport of Tennis, including playing and/or coaching. Other significant experience relative to coaching and/or the administration of an intercollegiate athletics program can be considered.

Valid Driver’s License to assist with driving vans

Skills and abilities: 

Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.  Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent statewide and Midwest region travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; physical agility to lift up to 20 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
Must have the ability to drive a multi-passenger van for extended periods of time for team travel
Must be able to tolerate outdoor weather conditions including exposure to sun and temperatures above 50 degrees sometimes exceeding 90 degrees

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.Qualifications: