Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas

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Job Title:

Men's and Women's Tennis Graduate Assistant

Alpine

Athletic Department

05/13/2021

Yes

$777.78 Monthly, if taking 12 hours $888.88

Bachelor's degree (must apply and be accepted in one of many graduate programs at Sul Ross State University). Previous high school/collegiate tennis experience either playing or coaching. Standard office machines; computer skills. Ability to assist and/or direct practices and workouts.

Additional or other related experience. Participated or helped coach tennis camps for any age groups. Word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer program skills. Standard driver's license. Able to string rackets and change tennis nets.

Sul Ross State University, an NCAA Division III institution located in Alpine, Texas, and a member of the American Southwest Conference, is currently seeking qualified applicants for a graduate assistant position in the department of athletics for men's and women's tennis.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach. In this role, the successful applicant will be working closely with the student-athletes at SRSU.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assist in practice and game planning and preparation; assist in recruiting prospective student-athletes; support of student-athlete success on the court and in the classroom; hospitality and travel management; help setup and tear down of game operations; and other duties as assigned.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. This position is security sensitive.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position opening. See http://www.sulross.edu our website.