Graduate Assistant - Mens and Womens Tennis

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Men's and Women's Tennis program. This role involves assisting the head coach with daily operations, recruiting student-athletes, and managing compliance with NCAA policies. Ideal candidates will have coaching experience and a commitment to the university's mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in collegiate athletics while pursuing a graduate degree. If you are passionate about tennis and education, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching at the high school or collegiate level is required.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with daily operations of the tennis program.
• Attend all practices and competitions.
• Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Recruitment Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Flexibility in Work Hours

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Program Enrollment

Tools

Web-based Recruiting Software

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Graduate Assistant - Men's and Women's Tennis

Concordia University Chicago | River Forest, IL 60305

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant - Men's and Women's Tennis. This position reports directly to the Head Coach and is located in River Forest, IL.

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with the daily operations of the men's and women's tennis program at CUC. Responsibilities include attending practices and matches, recruiting prospective student-athletes via phone, email, and in-person evaluations, managing the recruitment database, and ensuring compliance with policies of CUC, NACC, and NCAA. Additional duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach are also expected.

Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Concordia University Chicago graduate program.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist the head coach with daily operations of the tennis program
• Attend all practices and competitions
• Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes through various methods
• Follow all policies and guidelines of NACC, NCAA, and relevant conferences
• Manage web-based recruiting software
• Perform data entry tasks, proficient with Microsoft Office
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Experience in coaching at the high school or collegiate level is required.

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Bachelor's degree required.

Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester in fall and spring, and at least 3 in summer.

Candidates should support the mission of Concordia University Chicago, affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS).