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Job SummaryProvide instruction, training and motivation to prepare student-athletes for practices, game or competitive events. Demonstrate/instruct student athletes on tennis performance principles, game strategies and safety rules. Provide tennis program management support to the head coach. Evaluate student-athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruit or to improve the current student athletes’ technique to prepare them for competition. Serve as mentor to student-athletes with academic and personal issues. Who We Are at Purdue University:When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree
Two years coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level or above
Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques and safety rules & regulations.
Skills needed:
Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Excellent communication (oral & written), planning, organizational, interpersonal, interviewing, strength training and counseling skills.
Ability to recruit on a national level, instructs and motivates student-athletes on sport fundamentals, techniques and safety rules and regulations, and provides academic and personal mentoring.
Ability to influence and build positive relationships among diverse individuals including student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students and general public.
Must be able to foster a participative management style to successfully guide the work of others.
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting sport.
Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., work processing, spread sheets, data query, internet, etc., necessary.
Additional Information:
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
EducationTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree
ExperienceMinimum of 2 to 3 years of experience
FLSA StatusExempt
