Hopkins Athletics is multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.
The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach. The position must execute within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On-court training, development, and coaching and teaching of the sport
Assist head coach in the development and organization of travel, including meal planning
Assist in coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospects
Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills and build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff
Understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and assist student-athletes in achieving exceptionally high athletic and academic goals
Maintain and ensure compliance with the University’s policies, conference policies and the NCAA rules and regulations
Handle other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior experience coaching and recruiting at a high academic institution preferred
Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work
Travel is also required. A valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle is required.
All candidates should be able to lift and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our University are encouraged to apply
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
The Assistant Coach is directly supervised by the Head Coach. This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
General office, athletic facility, and campus environment. The position will require work outside and in inclement weather. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations is required. Computer usage involving repetitive and/wrist motion is required. The position will be a limited-time, fiscal year appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor.
Johns Hopkins does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. JHU is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. JHU complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to JHU Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights.
JHU is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about the University, please visit our website: www.jhu.edu. Please submit all resumes and cover letters to hopkinsbluejays@jhu.edu