Assistant Coach - Men's and Women's Tennis

EXPIRED

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

$2,964.00 - $3,144.51 monthly

Hiring Department

Athletics

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

· Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach will be responsible for assisting in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring responsible and academically driven student athletes for the tennis program.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Recruit Student Athletes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the operating budget.
• Plan team and individual travel.
• Plan and supervise practices and competition.
• Monitor student athlete academic progress.
• Assist in summer camps.
• Assist with paperwork associated with the program including NCAA compliance and medical paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Collegiate or high school coaching experience and/or college playing experience in tennis.
• Require or will receive CPR certification and Texas Driver's License within two months of employment.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the NCAA D2 manual.
• Thorough knowledge of ITA rules.
• Ability to perform high level tennis training.
• Ability to multitask/plan on court practice sessions with multiple players.
• Ability to manage a diverse staff.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Other Information

• May work around all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• This position requires travel and working evenings and or weekend hours including out-of-town recruiting and competition.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautifulTylercampus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites atThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tylerand inPalestine,Longview,andHouston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.