Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach

Job Details

Job Location:

Ottawa University
- Surprise, Arizona
- Surprise, AZ 85374 Position Type:
Graduate Assistant
- Part Time 29 Hours

Travel Percentage :
Yes
- Driving MVR Required Job Category:
Sports The Graduate Assistant assists with the day-to-day management of the team, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates for should possess a commitment to Christian higher education, utilize servant leadership style of leadership.

• Recruit, train and coach members of the Men's & Women's Tennis program
• Recruit, retain and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the Men's and Women's Tennis Program
• Other duties as assigned

Required

Education:

Earned bachelor's degree

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and exposure to varying temperatures.

• If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage:
  Regular part of the position.
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties:
  Yes

• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.

The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.

International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities.

All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.