Casual Hire - Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

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Description

Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Tennis Program
Date Posted: June 15, 2024
Closing: June 21, 2024
Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

Other Conditions: Pending position clearance. Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, hours not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Program, including student recruitment and development, on court coaching, contest scheduling, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
2. Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of play.
3. Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
4. Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.

Description

Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Tennis Program
Date Posted: June 15, 2024
Closing: June 21, 2024
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Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

Other Conditions: Pending position clearance. Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, hours not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Program, including student recruitment and development, on court coaching, contest scheduling, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
2. Assist and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of play.
3. Promote and foster a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
4. Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
5. Assist with evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Work collaboratively with the staff in the Compliance, Student Affairs, and Academics Office to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Make recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
6. Assist with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
7. Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
8. Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
9. Actively participates in fundraising, promotional, and public relation activities for the sports program.
10. Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
11. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
2. Knowledge of tennis as competed at the collegiate level.
3. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
5. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in a tennis program.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel
8. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
9. Valid driver’s license.
10. First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
11. Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
12. or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Tennis coaching experience at the collegiate level.
2. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, understanding and working effectively in multicultural societies, similar to Hawai‘i, contributing to an inclusive environment.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number) and 4) certification.

Inquiries: Rogelio Hernandez, rogelioh@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/c..., or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/ac...