Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Department is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their highest level of excellence. The Athletic Department uses intercollegiate sports as a platform for developing our student-athletes on integrity and personal growth.
Grand Canyon University is searching for an Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach. This position assists the Head Coach in planning, directing and strategizing game tactics for developing winning teams in the assigned sport. Also, assists in organizing, recruiting, coaching and administering sports activities to individuals or groups at the University’s recreational facilities.
What you will do:
Assists head coach in all aspects of the designated sports program. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Player Development/Coaching
Under the Direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve sport specific skills.
Participate in the creation of practice plans, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.
Run practice in the absence of the head coach.
Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.
Recruiting
Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, contact and recruit players of high character, scholarship and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.
Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.
Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.
Operations
Assist the head coach with competition scheduling.
Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.
Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations. Identifies potential risk and helps in establishing criteria and plans for correction.
Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.
Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.
Other duties as assigned by the head coach, athletic director/athletic director designee.
May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.
What you need:
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
CPR, First Aid and Coaches’ Safety Training certifications required
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Bonus Points:
Master's Degree
Experience coaching in NCAA Division I
AED certification
Why work at GCU:
Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
Free on-site gyms on campus
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