Assistant Womens Tennis Coach

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In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Assist the Head Women's Tennis Coach in the daily management of the Women's Tennis Program. Responsible for assisting in the recruitment of prospective student athletes, assisting with on-court coaching, and serving as a community relations liaison for the Women's Tennis Program to public and assisting with monitoring the academic progress of student athletes.

Core Responsibilities

1. Assists in recruiting quality student athletes.
2. Assists in conducting practice sessions and being present during strength and conditioning sessions.
3. Assists in establishing training rules for student athletes and keeping them informed of acceptable standards of conduct.
4. Performs game day management duties.
5. Assists with developing game schedules and equipment purchases that will allow the women's tennis teams to stay within their approved budgets.
6. Assists in monitoring satisfactory academic progress of student athletes.
7. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
8. Monitor the compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and policies by student athletes.
9. Responsible for execution of effective systems of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are followed.
10. Represents UTSA at Conference and national meetings.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years of experience as a tennis student athlete or coach.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience as a women's tennis coach in a university setting.
• Experience playing tennis on the professional circuit.
• Member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
• Member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Physical activity in the sport of Women's Tennis.
• Weekend, evening hours, and travel required.

Physical Demands:

Light: Up to 20lbs - Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.