Assistant Tennis Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

Department: Multi-Divisional

Status: Stipend only, Part-Time

Date Posted: 07/13/2023

Start Date: 8 /1/ 2023

About Saint Mary’s Hall

Founded in 1879, Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent co-ed day school serving students and families of all faiths. Since its founding, Saint Mary’s Hall has called four campuses home. Though the faces and structures change over time, the heart of Saint Mary’s Hall endures from generation to generation.

Situated on a picturesque, tree-covered 60-acre bluff above Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio since 1968, the campus, located at 9401 Starcrest Dr., serves all students in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. Saint Mary’s Hall is a special place built on strong community bonds, rich traditions, and a culture of belonging for all students. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life.

Position Description

Saint Mary’s Hall is seeking a passionate, energetic Assistant Tennis Coach who strives to build a highly competitive and challenging program for the SMH student-athletes while supporting the school’s mission. Saint Mary’s Hall is committed to offering a rewarding experience for the students while maintaining high academic standards. A SMH coach is an individual who seeks excellence daily, while teaching life skills that will benefit the student-athletes within the program for many years to come.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting in planning and administering all aspects of the Tennis Program as assigned.
• Under the direction of the Head Tennis Coach, the Assistant Tennis Coach should model and maintain an exemplary studentathlete concept and the personal development of a student athlete who’s on and off the court/field behavior reflects favorably upon the Saint Mary’s Hall community in general and the athletics program.
• Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach in all areas of the Tennis program.
• Participates in public relations activities
• Ensures the highest professional standards and behavior regarding adherence to TAPPS rules and regulations.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary, personal matters while adhering to Saint Mary’s Hall and FERPA guidelines.
• Participates in annual continuing education programs as assigned.
• Coordinates and assist administration with home and visiting team’s game day activities (schedule practices, setup and breakdown of equipment, personnel, field set up, etc.)
• Works with Director of Communications to communicate the accomplishments and endeavors of the team, both individuals and as a whole
• Assists in special events and tournaments, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics to include, but not limited to, major fundraisers, camps, and/or clinics.
• Athletic Department game day administration as assigned.
• Assist and maintain inventory at the beginning and end of the academic year.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.
• Level of assignment based on qualifications and need.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for tennis.
• Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn, apply and adhere to TAPPS rules and regulations.
• Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
• Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor student-athletes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Will require travel to various events to include overnight trips.
• Will work nights or weekends.
• Works mostly in the outdoors in any number of elements
• Will involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 50 lbs.
• Operates various types of office equipment.
• Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and intellectual challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.