Graduate Assistant for Club Men's Tennis (Part-time)

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Club Men's Tennis (Part-time)

Reporting Relationship: Head Tennis Coach

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    A graduate assistant coach both leads a club team and serves as an assistant coach for an IWU varsity sport team (or provides similar work to the athletic department).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Club Sport (Primary):
  • Serve as head coach for the designated club sport under the mentorship of the varsity head coach (parallel sports) and Director of Club Sports (all club sports)
  • Provide instruction, leadership, and development of student-athletes in practices and competitions
  • Lead recruiting efforts for future club student-athletes
  • Maintain regular communication with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation & Enrollment
  • Manage program records, scheduling, and administrative duties including program budgeting
  • Attend required club sports and department meetings
  • Provide spiritual leadership to and discipleship opportunities for members of the club team 
• Varsity Sport:
  • Assist the varsity head coach with daily operations as schedule permits
  • Ensure compliance with NAIA, institutional, and governing body rules and ethical standards
  • Support student-athlete eligibility, development, and retention through graduation
• Athletic Department:
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by Athletic Department leadership 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a graduate program

Experience

• Competitive playing and/or youth coaching experience
• Certifications: Sport-specific certifications

Required Skills

• Demonstrated Christian faith and commitment to IWU’s mission and values
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with NAIA, institutional, and legal standards (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.