$6,000 stipend - In addition to the stipend, a waiver up to 100% of the standard tuition is provided for both resident and non-resident Graduate Assistants. The fee waiver does not include the designated fees, technology fee, health fee, or activity fee. The 9-month Graduate Assistant stipend is divided into 8 equal payments. Graduate program MUST be taken in person – online master’s programs does not apply to graduate assistantships.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Northwest Missouri State, a NCAA Division II institution, invites applications for the position of Women's and Men's Tennis Graduate Assistant Coach.
This position includes a full tuition waiver. The fee waiver does not include the designated fees, technology fee, health fee, or activity fee. The Women's and Men's Tennis Graduate Assistant Coach will assist in all aspects of the tennis programs at Northwest Missouri State University.
Playing experience is preferred, but is not required. This position reports to the Head Tennis Coach. This is a professional coaching position and all of the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of affiliated national intercollegiate athletic associations, the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Northwest Missouri State University.
Candidates must be accepted and enrolled in one of Northwest Missouri State University's on-ground graduate programs. Position will be opened until filled (projected start, August 2023).
For more information, please reach out to Head Tennis Coach, Mark Rosewell at mrosewe@nwmissouri.edu.
Essential Functions: Coach Men and Women tennis teams
Recruit possible Future Northwest Student-Athletes (International)
Coach both teams.
Teach players new tactics and match strategies.
Singles & Doubles
Follow up on class work and grades with students
Set up weekly practice schedules and travel arrangements
Position may require working with sports camps as needed.
Organize and lead all practices
Travel and Coach all matches (home and on the road)
In charge of all team equipment
Tennis balls
Grips
Strings
Clothes
Organize both team budget and scholarships budget
Help international student-athletes adapt to the new environment
Manage social media accounts for Tennis team
Assist with conditioning and weight-lifting workouts
Northwest Missouri State University is a Division II institution and a member of the Mid-America Athletics Association.
The main campus of Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy, and a strong industrial base. Maryville is 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. Northwest Missouri State University is a traditional resident-based campus with total enrollment over 7,200 students, which includes undergraduate and graduate students.
For more information visit www.nwmissouri.edu or www.bearcatsports.com.