Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

EXPIRED

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

Stu086P

Working Title

Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

FLSA

Student Pay Level

G

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

Stu086P

Working Title

Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

FLSA

Student Pay Level

G

Advertised Pay Rate

Stipend

Position Status

Regular Student Employment

Department

Student Emp Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function

• Provide assistance with instruction during all official practices and competitions.

• Assist in player evaluations during practices and games.

• Organize and execute individual skill instruction.

• Motivate student-athletes to maximize their potential on and off the field.

• Enforce team rules and expectations.

• Schedule, coordinate and implement weight lifting activities in conjunction with the assigned strength-training staff.

• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes who meet institutional and

NCAA

requirements; to include scheduling and coordinating recruiting events not limited to unofficial and official visits.

• Monitor and supervise team study hall.

• Assist with all team-bonding activities in and out of season.

• Assist with setting up and supervising all community service opportunities.

• Assist in the development and implementation of mental health, sexual violence and life skills training.

• Coordinate team travel with appropriate administrative staff.

• Participate in program and department fundraising efforts.

• Abide by all institutional, conference and

NCAA

rules and regulation as well as report any and all violations.

• Support athletic administration in an area such as marketing and promotions, game operations, sports information, compliance or fan engagement.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by head coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Collegiate-level playing or coaching experience in the sport of tennis.

• Knowledge of

NCAA

Division II rules and regulations.

CPR

/

AED

First Aid Certification.

• Must be enrolled/registered for Fall 2024.

*A criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate-level playing or coaching experience in the sport of tennis.

• Knowledge of

NCAA

Division II rules and regulations.

• Experience using Synergy and

ARMS

software.

CPR

/

AED

First Aid Certification.

Posting Date

02/06/2024

Close Date

10/01/2024

Special Instructions Summary

Job Duties

| Description of Job Duties |
1. Communicated via email and Zoom with Shepherd Men’s and Women’s Tennis Student-Athletes
2. Took part in all Men’s and Women’s Team Meetings on Zoom
3. Communicated via email with potential international recruits from Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland
4. Communicated via email and phone with International Recruiting organizations from Spain
5. Sent introduction emails regarding Shepherd University to Junior and Senior High School Tennis Players living in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland
6. Researched all Division II and Division III schools within a 250-mile radius of Shepherd that had tennis teams with a .500 or below winning percentage |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. List of Professional References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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