Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach, Athletics
About the role
Cameron University’s Tennis Program is looking for a Graduate Assistant Coach who wants to join a professionally run NCAA Division II athletic program. Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.
Responsibilities
- Assist head coach and coaching staff in daily operations of program, on-court coaching, court maintenance, recruiting, fundraising, and community involvement.
- Monitor the academic progress of the student athletes.
- Assist with driving for team travel and/or recruiting.
- Adhere to all rules and regulations of Cameron University, the Lone Star Conference, and the NCAA (as assigned by the head coach).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Willingness to learn the entire operations of running a college tennis program.
- Outgoing personality with desire to enter the coaching field as a career after obtaining a Master’s Degree.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
Pay
$1,000 per semester.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver for up to nine semester hours for four semesters.
- Mandatory fees covered (special and online fees not included).
- Housing waiver (Campus apartment).