Tennis Graduate Assistant

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Concordia University is needing a Tennis Graduate Assistant who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position assists the Head Coach with all phases of the Tennis program operation. Must be at least 19 years of age to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in areas relevant to coaching, education, sports, and recreation etc.
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
• Proficient in the sport in which one is applying.
• Ability to work well with college students.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Ability to mentor and encourage student and team success.
• Commitment to Concordia University's Christian values.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.

• Participates and helps plan and lead practices.
• Helps with player strength and conditioning programs.
• Helps with the recruitment of students.
• Helps with game preparation and statistics, including scouting opponents.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach.

• Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
• Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is designed to build positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
• Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
• Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
• Ability to travel, including overnight and weekend events.
• Ability to maintain driver’s certification for University-provided vehicles and University-related travel.
• Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
• Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
• Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
• Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

To qualify for a graduate assistant position, an applicant must be accepted into a CUNE graduate program.