Graduate Assistant: Tennis

DeSales University; Center Valley (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private liberal arts institution in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Assistant Coach. The role requires assisting the head coach with practice sessions, planning for games, and participating in recruitment efforts. Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and collegiate playing experience. Enrollment in a graduate program at the institution is also necessary. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, along with a sensitivity to diversity issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and collegiate playing experience required.
• Acceptance to, and continued enrollment in, a DeSales University graduate program required.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in practice sessions.
• Plan and prepare for games and tournaments.
• Participate in recruiting efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Sensitivity to diversity issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Collegiate playing experience

Graduate program acceptance

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the head coach in practice sessions
• Plan and prepare for games and tournaments
• Participate in recruiting efforts
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the head coach

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and collegiate playing experience required
• Acceptance to, and continued enrollment in, a DeSales University graduate program required
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record required
• Goal‑keeping experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills preferred
• Sensitivity to issues of ethnicity, disability, and diversity
• Dedication to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled