Position Title: Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach
UIW Mission: University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary: 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.
Note this position is funded for five years based on fundraising revenue with continuation depending upon fundraising success.
Benefits: UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
| 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. |
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| Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree. |
| Required Work Experience | 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. Note that graduate assistant coaching experience will be considered. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree. |
| Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations | 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. |
| Work Hours | Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with flexibility to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on team schedule. |
| Physical Demands | Ability to effectively move about to appropriately demonstrate plays and drills in this sport, as well as sideline coach during games |
