Graduate Assistant - Men's Tennis

Saint Leo University Company; United States; Sur place; USD 12 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free tuition for employee

Tuition exchange for dependents

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive health plan

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Saint Leo University is seeking a Graduate Assistant tennis coach to support the Division II Men's Tennis program. Under supervision of head coach, the GA assists in recruitment, practice planning, player evaluation and day-to-day coaching during practices and matches.

The role emphasizes mentorship, academic coordination, and adherence to NCAA rules, SSC, and university policies. A Bachelor's degree and knowledge of tennis coaching are required, with strong leadership and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university NCAA rules and compliance.
• Knowledge of coaching tennis tactics and techniques.
• Leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to recruit student athletes and motivate student-athletes.

Responsabilités

• Assist head coach in teaching tennis skills and techniques.
• Assist in implementing game tactics and strategy.
• Mentor student-athletes on time management balancing academics and athletics.
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility rules for student-athletes.
• Support scheduling of opponents and travel logistics.

Connaissances

Coaching tennis

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Student-athlete motivation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Computer programs

Description du poste

Job Description Summary Under the supervision and guidance of a head coach, the graduate assistant (GA) coach aids in all phases of coaching and mentorship of the Division II Men’s Tennis program including student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and game day coaching.

Job Description Duties and Tasks

• Assists head coach in teaching team members the individual skills and techniques associated with the sport.
• Assists head coach in implementing game tactics and strategy.
• Guides team members on proper nutrition needed for optimal performance at the collegiate level.
• Guides team members through strength and conditioning training.
• Mentors team members on proper time management strategies to balance academic and athletic team demands.
• Mentors team captain on leadership.
• To instruct, monitor, counsel and assist student athletes to make sure that they meet satisfactory progress and eligibility rules.
• Provides appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the program.
• Create a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes.
• Assists with scheduling opponents with a proportional amount of home and away, conference and non-conference and regional games.
• Assists with monitoring academic success for student athletes.
• To be knowledgeable and follow all University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Adherence to NCAA Division II, SSC, and Saint Leo University rules and regulations, supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its intercollegiate athletics program as well as adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other coaching related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge: Knowledge of coaching tennis tactics and techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university NCAA rules and compliance.
• Skills: Leadership skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to deal with recruits and their parents.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Abilities: Ability to motivate student-athletes.
• Ability to effectively work with collegiate student-athletes.
• Ability to recruit student athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs.
• Ability to demonstrate proper tennis techniques, set-up and move equipment needed for practice and games.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need.

Benefits

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center *Eligibility based on meeting required service period

Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity.

One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida. One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge. Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases.

We are Catholic, but we are for everyone. Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.

Non-Discrimination EEO Statement: Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

Title IX Office Office Location

Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor
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Telephone Number: [phone]
Mailing Address: Saint Leo University ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574

Note

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