Assistant Coach, Women's Tennis

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Who We Are:

A member of the NCAA Division III and the Centennial Conference. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

The Department of Physical Education & Athletics actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The opportunity:

The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach for Women’s Tennis. The successful candidate will understand the mission of Swarthmore College, the role that intercollegiate athletics plays to support it, and will possess a record of successful leadership, preferably as a collegiate student-athlete and/or coach. The Assistant Coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of the program including but not limited to: organization; administration; practice, training, and competition; travel; budget management; programming; alumni relations; recruiting; fundraising; and adherence to College, Department, Conference, and NCAA policies.

The Assistant Coach will also have other essential responsibilities within the Department, which will be assigned based on Departmental needs and/or candidate’s skills and experiences. Additional responsibilities may include serving in other roles—e.g. Facility management, teaching, etc.—as assigned by athletic administration.   

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, although preference will be given to those who have a master’s degree and/or previous coaching experience. Candidates will have strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, faculty, administration, and community members. Candidates will possess a record of successful leadership in competitive swimming, preferably as a coach, and will understand the role of intercollegiate athletics within the educational framework of a highly competitive academic environment.

 Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the program—including but not limited to: competition, practice, and team activities; travel; budget management; recruitment of student-athletes; fundraising; scheduling; etc.—as determined by Head Coach
• Perform other essential Departmental duties as assigned by athletics administration
• Foster and promote a healthy, inclusive program culture that prioritizes sportsmanship, integrity, the holistic development of student-athletes, and other core values
• Adhere to rules, policies, and regulations of the Department, Swarthmore College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Assist with creating and executing recruitment strategies aimed at building a robust and competitive roster
• Follow Departmental procedures in an effective and timely manner 
• Promote the mission and values of Swarthmore College and Swarthmore Athletics
• Ensure all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are followed during practice, competition, travel, and all team activities
• Support and collaborate with athletic administration, as well as support areas (e.g. Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Athletic Communications, Equipment Room, etc.)
• Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards in