Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

Hastings College•Hastings, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hastings College is accepting applications for the position either Part-time Assistant Coach or Graduate Assistant for Men's and Women's Tennis. This role include coaching a position, recruiting student-athletes to Hastings College, and representing the college, athletic department and Basketball program in a positive manner. This position reports to the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach. Qualified applicants need to complete the online application, current resume, and contact information for three references in the profile section of the online application. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Admittance into the Hastings College Masters of Teaching Program is also required.
Passing the Praxis test is considered the qualification for admission into the MAT program.
Previous experience playing at the collegiate level or previous experience coaching at any level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two years previous experience coaching.

Responsibilities

Support the philosophy, mission, and standards of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.
Assist in developing and maintain a highly competitive intercollegiate program within rules and regulations of the institution, the GPAC and NAIA.
Assist in planning, organizing and managing all phases of the program including: teaching student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition, scheduling and supervision of practice and game sessions, supervision of support staff members in an efficient and productive manner monitoring and maintaining the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes within the guidelines of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.
Maintain a roster that is competitive within the GPAC and NAIA and support the college enrollment strategy/mission.
Monitor student-athlete progression to ensure graduation, retention, and eligibility.
Work cooperatively with faculty members, admission, alumni, and development office personnel, the sports information director, all student support services, and all athletic department personnel.