Job Description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2025
• Hours Per Week: 5-10
• Salary Range: $70.00- $70.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

One of the world???s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics provides a beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Milstein Family Tennis Center, Baker Athletics Complex, and Dodge Fitness Center.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Tennis Instructor to join our team and assist in leading our tennis programming (Lessons and Clinics) at the Milstein Family Tennis Center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing players of all skill levels. The Tennis Instructor will be responsible for planning and executing training sessions, mentoring players, and contributing to the growth of the tennis program.

Responsibilities

• Training and Development: Design and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to different skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Focus on improving technical skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental toughness.

• Instruction: Conduct individual and group instructional sessions, providing constructive feedback and personalized guidance. Demonstrate effective techniques, strategies, and game play.

• Player Assessment: Evaluate players??? performance and progress through regular assessments. Set and review goals with players to track their development and adjust training programs as needed.

• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with players, parents, and other stakeholders. Provide regular updates on players' progress and address any concerns or issues promptly.

• Administrative Duties: Manage scheduling, record-keeping, and other administrative tasks related to the tennis program. Prepare reports and maintain up-to-date records of player progress and program activities.

• Professional Development: Stay current with the latest coaching techniques, tennis trends, and sports science advancements. Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ Years of Experience as a Tennis Instructor/ Coach/ Trainer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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