Job Details
External Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Serve as an unpaid volunteer assistant coach of the Men's and Women's Tennis program, operating under competitive NCAA Division III bylaws. The Volunteer coach will assist the head coach with implementing and directing phases of training.
The volunteer coach works under the direction of paid staff when working with student-athletes. Every volunteer will complete acriminal background check prior to them volunteering. The volunteer coach has the flexibility to determine their availability and should communicate their schedule with the head coach.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Assist head coach in various, duties as directed.
- Provide guidance and assistance to student-athletes as required.
- Assist with practice sessions and game competitions, ensuring all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
- Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, conference and University rules and regulations.
Competency Statement(s) - Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
- Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with students, co-workers, Alumni and community.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee/student safety.
- Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Experience: Prior experience playing or coaching tennis is desired.
Computer Skills: None.
Certificates Licenses: A valid US driver's license is required.
Other Requirements:- Must be able to work closely with the head tennis coach, student-athletes and DePauw University community.
- Good communication skills
- Sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and a commitment to a diverse community.