Graduate Assistant - Men's Tennis

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of a head coach, the graduate assistant (GA) coach aids in all phases of coaching and mentorship of the Division II Men’s Tennis program including student-athlete recruitment, game preparation, player evaluation, academic coordination and practice and game day coaching.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Assists head coach in teaching team members the individual skills and techniques associated with the sport.
• Assists head coach in implementing game tactics and strategy. 
• Guides team members on proper nutrition needed for optimal performance at the collegiate level. 
• Guides team members through strength and conditioning training.
• Mentors team members on proper time management strategies to balance academic and athletic team demands.
• Mentors team captain on leadership. 
• To instruct, monitor, counsel and assist student athletes to make sure that they meet satisfactory progress and eligibility rules.
• Provides appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the program
• Create a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes.
• Assists with scheduling opponents with a proportional amount of home and away, conference and non-conference and regional games.
• Assists with monitoring academic success for student athletes
• To be knowledgeable and follow all University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Adherence to NCAA Division II, SSC, and Saint Leo University rules and regulations, supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its intercollegiate athletics program as well as adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other coaching related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of coaching tennis tactics and techniques
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• NCAA rules and compliance

Skills:

• Leadership skills
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to deal with recruits and their parents
• Valid Driver’s License

Abilities:

• Ability to motivate student-athletes
• Ability to effectively work with collegiate student-athletes
• Ability to recruit student athletes
• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs
• Ability to demonstrate proper tennis techniques, set-up and move equipment needed for practice and games

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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