Assistant Women's Tennis Coach

Mission

The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach supports the Head Coach and Director of Tennis in all aspects of operating a competitive NCAA Division I Women's tennis program. The position plays a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, development, and competitive excellence consistent with UIW's mission and Southland Conference standards. The Assistant Women's Tennis Coach reports to the Head Coach and Director of Tennis.

Essential Functions

• Job Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must exhibit leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to support and assist other employees.
• Ability to coach a successful tennis team at the college level.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully recruit college-level academically and athletically prepared student-athletes.
• Ability to manage the myriad of on-going responsibilities within a competitive college tennis program, including effectively managing budget, travel, staffing, and parent communications.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA academic and compliance regulations.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former student-athletes, faculty, alumni, staff, and San Antonio tennis community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two (2) years of collegiate or higher competitive tennis experience.
• One (1) year of professional tennis coaching experience at the high school level or above. Graduate assistant coaching experience will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with flexibility to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on team schedule.

Pay

$43,266 - $49,000 depending on experience.

Note this position is funded for five years based on fundraising revenue with continuation depending upon fundraising success.