Connecticut College, a private liberal arts institution in New London, CT and a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and NCAA Division III, is seeking a full-time assistant coach for our women’s & men’s tennis programs. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and passionate coach who is committed to an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student athlete while assisting to develop the program within the highly competitive NESCAC athletic conference.

Connecticut College Athletic Department is committed to creating a community that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages allyship through education, training, and dialogue. We will create a community of belonging, acceptance, and respect for our entire athletic family. By doing so, the Connecticut College Athletic Department will be a safe place for all marginalized groups as we work to stand against racism, discrimination and hate.

Responsibilities include preparing the team for intercollegiate season, including in-season and non-traditional practices, scouting of opponents and game preparation. The individual will play an active role in identifying, evaluating and recruiting qualified prospective student athletes including regional and national travel. Oversee student-athletic academic progress and support for overall student-athlete well-being. Assist in the engagement and communication with alumni and parents to support fundraising initiatives. Oversee team social media and marketing efforts. Additionally, this person will serve in an administrative capacity as directed by the Athletic Administration. It is expected that this individual has knowledge or and adherence to NCAA Division III, NESCAC, and Connecticut College rules and regulations. This position requires both night and weekend availability throughout the year.

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The candidate should be considering a career in college coaching. Experience recruiting at the college level is also preferred. Bachelor’s Degree required and 1-3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.

Master’s degree and 1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience.