Assistant Tennis Coach - Men's Tennis

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Position Information

Posting Number

S05396P

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Position Information

Posting Number

S05396P

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Position Title

Assistant Tennis Coach - Men's Tennis

Department

Tennis Men's

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Athletics

Position Status

Full-time

Work Hours

Flexible

Work Schedule

Some work that will require weekday evening hours and weekends for practices, games, team travel, and recruiting.

Open to

External and Internal

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA

is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students,

UTA

is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,

UTA

is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution.

UTA

ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

UTA

is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (

HSI

) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (

AANAPISI

), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore,

UTA

is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its

RISE

100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position

UTA

as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/pr... . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join

UTA

during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Work under the direction of the head coach and assist with the administration of a successful Division I men’s and women’s tennis program. Responsibilities include recruiting coaching, budget analysis, travel planning, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes for both the men’s and women’s tennis teams.

Assist the head coach with on-court coaching of student-athletes during practices, individual workouts, and games.

Assist with team travel plans and budget analysis.

Research and evaluate the game plans of opponents.

Assist with the monitoring of the academic progress of each tennis student-athlete.

Assist with the maintenance of the Tennis Center.

Provide administrative oversight and managerial instruction for daily budget operations, recruiting of upcoming student athletes, travel planning, educational clinics and tennis instructional camps compliant with departmental policy.

Designing and implementing overall student athlete recruiting strategies to find, analyze, and finalize the admission of student athletes.

Assist with promoting and marketing.

Consult with assigned sports information staff regarding program preparations and media relations.

Assist in the strategic development and/or maintenance of the sport’s social media outlets.

Establish and develop relationships with appropriate high school and junior college officials, amateur club coaches, and coaches within the sports national governing body for public relations purposes.

Manage, monitor and archive all required program records and paperwork per regulatory requirements (e.g. state, federal and institutional compliance).

Assist with other tennis program administrative duties including, but not limited to: research and evaluation of prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope for the

WAC

and

NCAA

regulations.

Managing program award (letter awards, special achievement awards, etc.).

Assisting with the development of schedules.

Managing the development of team travel itineraries to promote the health and well-being of student athlete participants, etc.

Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management with two (2) years of experience coaching tennis in a college/university setting or two (2) years as a student-athlete participating in college tennis or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in Business.

Three (3) or more years of experience coaching tennis in a college/university setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to demonstrate techniques in training; outdoors, on court and on field.

Knowledgeable of and assure compliance with all applicable

NCAA

,

WAC

Conference, and University regulations, policies and procedures.

Excellent communication skills.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (

UTA

or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Open Until Filled | | | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. |

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PhD or equivalent

2. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

   • None/less than 2 years
   • 3 to 4 years
   • 4 to 5 years
   • 6 or more years

3. * How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?

   • None/less than 2 years
   • 2 to 3 years
   • 4 to 5 years
   • 6 years or more

4. * How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

   • None/less than 2 years
   • 2 to 3 years
   • 4 to 5 years
   • 6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover/Interest Letter Optional Documents

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