Assistant Tennis Coach (PT)

Curry College founded in 1879 is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors over 50 minors and concentrations seven graduate programs and an associates degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40 student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

Under the direction of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Tennis Program. The program will be conducted in accordance with all College and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference of New England rules regulations and policies.

The Assistant Coach is a professional employee of the College with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the sport of Tennis. The vast majority of the Assistant Coachs time is spent on coaching/teaching duties in season as well as some recruiting while a minority of the Assistant Coachs time is spent performing administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

1. Coaching/Teaching Duties(80% of Assistant Coachs time):

• On court coaching the sport of tennis and skills needed to be successful during practice;
• On court coaching during matches;
• Ability to travel with a selected team when both teams are playing same day.

2. Administrative Duties(20% of Assistant Coachs time):

• Help Head Coach with Frontrush system;
• Be involved in a comprehensive recruiting program to bring quality Tennis Student athletes to Curry. (Calls emails showcases visits etc);
• Drive van when needed.

3. Supervision

• None

Additional Functions:

• Comply with the NCAA Tennis policies conference rules and department policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach;
• Must be able to perform Head Coach duties on an emergency basis;
• Respect and maintain confidentiality parameters of operation professional protocols and individual privacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.
• One to two years of Tennis coaching experience at the club high school or college level.
• Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals tactics and strategies of coaching Tennis with ability to recruit talented players for the program.
• Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to Tennis.
• Ability to handle emergency situations involving students.
• Current drivers license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work evening and weekends and some holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tennis playing experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Salary:

$5100 annually

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Colleges nondiscrimination policy may be found at:

the Colleges grievance procedures for Title IX complaints may be found at:

(pp. 96-125).

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Title IX Coordinator the Office for Civil Rights or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan Hernandez Vice President of Diversity Equity and Belonging: Office 121 King Academic Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR)-Boston: US Department of Education 5 Post Office Square 8th Floor Boston MA 02109-3921.

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

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