The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a private Catholic all-girls school in Villanova, PA, is seeking an Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach for the 2025 Fall season. Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. They are responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill, as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in their sport.
This role requires interaction that is thoughtful and respectful with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community, while also following the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are essential requirements.
Key Elements:
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Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
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Assist in planning, organizing, and directing their respective program.
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Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual development.
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Attend informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season.
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Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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Work directly with the school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety, and helping students prevent injuries.
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Model good sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct toward the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and the community.
Applicants for this position must have previous High/Upper School and/or Middle School coaching experience. The applicants must possess a positive coaching philosophy, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Sheila Pauley, Director of Athletics at spauley@ndapa.org.