Tennis Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree
• 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.
• Must first be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement) earned bachelor’s degree.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• Completed online admissions application
• REQUIRED application fee

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

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