Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Columbia University
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Mar-23
Location: NY, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: $57,000-$75,000
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Tennis
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 112286
The Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach provides recruiting, developmental, instructional and administrative support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Men’s Tennis Coach.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit qualified student-athletes effectively to Columbia under the direction of the Head Men’s Tennis Coach by building and cultivating strong relationships with prospective student-athletes, families and junior coaches.
Focus on developing the character skills of current student-athletes.
Help to create a culture that provides current student-athletes with the opportunity to reach their potential in tennis, academically, personally and career-wise.
Achieve a high level of competency in motivation and the conduct of practice sessions
Achieve competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
Demonstrate a sincere interest in the academic, personal and athletic development and welfare of student-athletes
Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior in the program’s goals established by the Head Men’s Tennis Coach
Exhibit leadership and professional behavior in all interactions with people associated with the program
Complete all assignments made by the Head Men’s Tennis Coach, including but not limited to budget management, scheduling, recruiting and fundraising
Demonstrate excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities
Promote the success of gender and minority equity initiatives by engaging in related activities and programs
Participate in continuing education conferences, workshops, and/or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Qualification:
An understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student-athletes, staff and alumni.
Ability to work and communicate with faculty and administrators.
Ability to work within the framework of NCAA and Ivy League regulations
Preferred Qualification:
Successful background in collegiate coaching preferred.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
