Position Summary:
Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Men’s and
Women’s Tennis Coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the men’s and women’s
tennis programs. This full-time assistant coach position involves assisting with practice
planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a
competitive and positive team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to develop and
execute comprehensive coaching plans focused on enhancing tennis skills,
performance, and team dynamics. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability,
and sportsmanship.
- Recruitment: Actively identify and recruit top-tier student-athletes who align with
LIU’s academic and athletic standards. Build and maintain relationships with high
school coaches, club programs, and recruitment networks.
- Team Management: Oversee all aspects of team operations, including organizing
practice schedules, preparing for competition, developing strategies, and ensuring
optimal performance and safety of student-athletes.
- Academic Support: Work closely with academic advisors to monitor the academic
progress of student-athletes, ensuring they meet the university’s academic
expectations.
- Compliance: Maintain a high level of integrity by ensuring the program adheres to
NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
- Community Engagement: Represent the program positively within the campus and
local communities. Foster relationships with alumni, fans, and donors to increase
program visibility and support.
- Budget Management: Assist with managing the program’s budget, ensuring fiscal
responsibility and resource optimization.
Qualifications: - Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the NCAA level (or
similar high-level experience). A proven track record in developing and recruiting
student-athletes.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to
inspire and motivate student-athletes both on and off the court.
- Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and policies.
- Personal Attributes: Passion for student-athlete development both academically
and athletically. Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Ability
to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and administration.
Preferred Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I program.
- Proven success in recruitment and talent development.
- Experience in building community outreach and increasing program visibility.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran
or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is
contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.