Part-time Assistant Coach Men's Tennis - 889132
- Men's Tennis
- Staff, part-time with limited benefits (20-31 hours per week)
- Staff, part-time without benefits (less than 20 hours per week)
Title: Part-time Assistant Coach Men's Tennis - 889132
Position Number: 889132
Unit/Department: Men's Tennis
Salary: Monthly Stipend. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Summit League for Men's Tennis at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach for men's tennis. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred.
Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.
Job Duties:
- 60% - Provide sport specific instruction and guidance to the student-athletes in the designated sport. Contributed to their athletic development through leading assigned practice groups at the direction of the head coach. - (Essential)
- 20% - Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes. - (Essential)
- 10% - Assist in the student's ongoing development of professional and sport specific knowledge through established meetings and interactions. - (Essential)
- 10% - Complete other tasks as assigned by the head coach. - (Essential)
- % - All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Drake University. - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references.
Have Questions?
Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu.
All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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