Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Title:  Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Salary Range:  $36,000 - 37,000

EEO Job Group:  2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach.

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis intercollegiate sports program.

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Title:  Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

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Salary Range:  $36,000 - 37,000

EEO Job Group:  2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach.

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities 

(70%)

• Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.

• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.

• Ensure students have a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

(15%)

• Assist student-athletes in the implementation of their academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral of student-athletes to appropriate University academic resource personnel.

• Work with student-athletes and monitor adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance, and behavior.

(10%) - Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities with the Head Coach.

(5%) - Work closely with athletic training staff and Team Physician to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.

• Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Familiarity with OVC and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Proficiency with computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email, and software.

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.

• Positive communication, marketing, and public relation skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master’s degree.

• Related playing, coaching, and athletics administration experience.

• Fundraising experience and ability.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Frequent irregular hours including evenings and weekends required.
• Frequent travel required to the local and regional area.

About USI   

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

 

Application Process

 

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Ms. Mandi Fulton, search committee chair, at mfulton@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before December 30, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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