Graduate Assistant - Women’s Tennis

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant - Women’s Tennis

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

20

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant - Women’s Tennis

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

20

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

Tennis (JM-SE)

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Graduate Assistant - Women’s Tennis

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

WAGE: $15.52/hour

JOB SUMMARY:  Saginaw Valley State University, a Division II member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Women's Tennis. Under the direction of the Head Women's Tennis Coach, this position will assist with the daily operations of the program, including practice planning and execution, student-athlete development, recruiting activities, team travel coordination, and other program-related responsibilities. The Graduate Assistant will support the continued success of the Women's Tennis program while gaining valuable experience in collegiate athletics administration and coaching.

This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years. 

Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.  

• Assist the head coach in supporting compliance with applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.  

• Promote awareness of and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations among student-athletes. .  

• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.  

• Responsible for promoting a positive academic environment to encourage all athletes to strive for academic excellence.  

• Assist in preparing and executing practice and game plans, strategies and alternatives which are designed to bring success to the program.  

• Providing moral support and encouragement. Support a safe and positive environment for student-athletes and promptly communicate concerns to supervisory staff.

• Assist in developing and maintaining community and alumni relationships that support the program. .  

• Assisting in the purchase, maintenance and inventory of uniforms and equipment.  

• Assist with recruiting activities, communications, and event coordination. .  

• Assist in designing and implementing off season training programs for student-athletes.  

• Assist in all fundraising needs for the program.  

• Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes and parents.  

• Assist in the planning of banquets, fund raising efforts and other activities which promote the program.  

• Assist in managing travel arrangements for the team.  

• Assist with promoting, operating and coordinating summer camps.  

• Perform related and other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Administration  

• Assist in occasional facilities and event operations as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events.  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  

Supervision is received from the Head Women’s Tennis Coach.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer

• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.  

• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Exceptional leadership skills.  

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills  

• Strong desire and ability to successfully recruit  

• Strong follow-through skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through completion.  

• Experience coaching or participation in collegiate level tennis.  

 
TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:   

Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget. 

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is required in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment 

Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. 

• Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive indoor/outdoor environment.  

• Weeknights and weekends, including travel, will be required.  

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. 

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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