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What is a tennis graduate assistant?

A Tennis Graduate Assistant (GA) is a position for graduate students who assist a college or university tennis program while pursuing their degree. Responsibilities typically include helping with coaching, organizing practices, recruiting, administrative tasks, and sometimes stringing racquets or managing equipment. GAs often receive tuition assistance or a stipend in exchange for their work. This role provides valuable coaching experience and networking opportunities for those interested in a career in tennis or sports administration.

What responsibilities does a tennis graduate assistant have?

As a Tennis Graduate Assistant, your daily duties typically include assisting with team practices, helping develop training plans, supporting players with skill development, and coordinating match logistics. You may also be involved in video analysis, recruiting support, administrative tasks, and communicating with student-athletes about their academic and athletic progress. Additionally, you'll often collaborate with head coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic department staff. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about collegiate coaching while balancing your own graduate studies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a tennis graduate assistant?

To thrive as a Tennis Graduate Assistant, candidates should have collegiate-level tennis experience, foundational coaching knowledge, and typically be enrolled in a graduate degree program. Familiarity with video analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite, and, in some programs, certifications such as CPR/AED or coaching accreditation is valuable. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, leadership, and the ability to build rapport with student-athletes set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for managing coaching responsibilities, assisting with team logistics, and fostering athlete development within a collegiate sports environment.

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Girls Tennis - Assistant Coach

Plymouth Canton Community Schools

Plymouth, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Tennis Coach
Date Posted:
2/5/2025
Location:
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION: Girls Tennis - Assistant Coach
Plymouth High School
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school graduate or equivalent
2. Applicants must have experience in high school level coaching or playing at college or university level in sport to which they are applying.
3. Applicant must have a time schedule compatible with that of the high school.
4. CPR and/or first aide training preferred.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with parents and children.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal of Activities and Athletics
RATE OF PAY: According to the P-CEA Master Agreement - Schedule "B"
BEGINNING DATE: 2024/25 Spring Season
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The coach will be responsible for the entire organization of the sport to which he/she is assigned.
2. The coach will be directly responsible for all equipment in his/her sport. A complete inventory of all equipment will be filed with the director at the end of each season.
3. The coach will be responsible for all awards presented in his/her sport and a season summary.
4. Bending, lifting, and overhead work required.
5. Performs other tasks as assigned.
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Internal and external applicants should complete the online application in the Frontline system.
External applicants will be hired and paid by Edustaff.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled

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