Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach (30586)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

69d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant assists with the day-to-day management of the Men's & Women's Tennis program. This role requires a commitment to Christian higher education and the utilization of a servant leadership style. The position involves some night and weekend work and is considered part-time at 29 hours per week.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement)
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
• Exposure to varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered.
• International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.
• Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and coach members of the Men's & Women's Tennis program
• Recruit, retain and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the Men's and Women's Tennis Program
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level