Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Graduate Assistantsare required towork a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed,40 hoursper week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.

• Assist the head coach in supporting compliance with applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.

• Promote awareness of and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations among student-athletes. .

• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1regardingethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.

• Responsible for promoting a positive academic environment to encourage all athletes to strive for academic excellence.

• Assistin preparing and executing practice and game plans, strategies and alternatives which are designed to bring success to the program.

• Providing moral support and encouragement.Support a safe and positive environment for student-athletes and promptly communicate concerns to supervisory staff.

• Assist in developing and maintaining community and alumni relationships that support the program. .

• Assistingin the purchase,maintenanceand inventory of uniforms and equipment.

• Assist with recruiting activities, communications, and event coordination. .

• Assistin designing andimplementing offseason training programs for student-athletes.

• Assistin all fundraising needs for the program.

• Maintainappropriate communicationswith student-athletes and parents.

• Assistin the planning of banquets, fund raisingeffortsand other activities which promote the program.

• Assist in managing travel arrangements for the team.

• Assistwith promoting,operatingand coordinating summer camps.

• Perform related and other duties as assigned by Head Coachand Athletic Administration

• Assistin occasional facilities and event operations as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received fromthe Head Women's Tennis Coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer

• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional leadership skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong desireand ability to successfully recruit

• Strong follow-through skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize, and control projectsthroughcompletion.

• Experience coaching or participation in collegiate leveltennis.

TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:

Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to12 credit hours per semester(maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) isrequiredin the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available.Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment

All tuition/fee waivers will be reportable as taxable income per IRS regulations. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

• Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive indoor/outdoorenvironment.

• Weeknightsand weekends,including travel,willberequired.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.It is not intended to limit or in any waymodifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.