What are the responsibilities and job description for the Men's and Women's Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach position at Montreat College?
Summary: The Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis will assist in all aspects of a competitive tennis program and is responsible for, but not limited to: the integration of Christian faith, and the recruitment, retention and academic success of student-athletes. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in college tennis and recruiting; strong people skills; Experience in player development and strength and conditioning is preferred. In addition to coaching, this position requires assistance in multiple aspects of team management, including budgeting, facilities management, academic support, and retention of quality student athletes. This position will be responsible to maintain compliance with all Montreat College, Appalachian Athletic Conference, and NAIA by laws.
Duties:
1. Assist the head coach with recruiting efforts for Men’s and Women’s Tennis program; recruiting student athletes for the athletic team who will represent the mission of Montreat College.
2. Assist in the developing, implementing and evaluating game plan and strategies.
3. Plan comprehensive training plans for student-athletes.
4. Assist in operational procedures including scheduling, travel, budget management, and statistics.
5. Attend departmental meetings upon request.
6. Be familiar with and adhere to departmental policies and procedures as well as NAIA and AAC bylaws.
7. Participate in the college and departmental activities as needed.
8. Assist in driving team vans/mini-buses to and from team functions/games.
9. Be responsible for the conduct of athletes, both on and off the course.
10. Actively participate with all athletic fundraising programs as needed.
11. Communicate the needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to the head coach.
12. Assist with travel and facilities management for the tennis program.
13. Other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Athletic Director
14. Run individual and group practices as needed.
Essential Job Functions
1. Excellent writing skills
2. Excellent oral communication and relationship skills
3. Excellent recruiting skills to meet annual roster expectations
4. Efficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)
5. Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions
6. Hear and understand telephone conversations
7. Ability to coordinate different tasks simultaneously
8. Move about the campus freely (including all facilities)
9. Working knowledge of game/facility preparation
10. Ability to multi-task