Graduate Assistant - Women’s Tennis

Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.    

• Assist the head coach in supporting compliance with applicable institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.    

• Promote awareness of and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations among student-athletes. .    

• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.    

• Responsible for promoting a positive academic environment to encourage all athletes to strive for academic excellence.    

• Assist in preparing and executing practice and game plans, strategies and alternatives which are designed to bring success to the program.    

• Providing moral support and encouragement.  Support a safe and positive environment for student-athletes and promptly communicate concerns to supervisory staff.

• Assist in developing and maintaining community and alumni relationships that support the program. .    

• Assisting in the purchase, maintenance and inventory of uniforms and equipment.    

• Assist with recruiting activities, communications, and event coordination. .    

• Assist in designing and implementing off season training programs for student-athletes.    

• Assist in all fundraising needs for the program.   

• Maintain appropriate communications with student-athletes and parents.    

• Assist in the planning of banquets, fund raising efforts and other activities which promote the program.   

• Assist in managing travel arrangements for the team.    

• Assist with promoting, operating and coordinating summer camps.    

• Perform related and other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Administration  

• Assist in occasional facilities and event operations as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events.   

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Supervision is received from the Head Women’s Tennis Coach.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree  

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer

• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations     

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.  

• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Exceptional leadership skills.     

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills    

• Strong desire and ability to successfully recruit    

• Strong follow-through skills, as well as the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through completion.    

• Experience coaching or participation in collegiate level tennis.  

 
TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:  

Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget. 

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is required in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment  

All tuition/fee waivers will be reportable as taxable income per IRS regulations. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. 

• Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive indoor/outdoor environment.   

• Weeknights and weekends, including travel, will be required.  

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.