Graduate Assistant, Tennis

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Dahlonega, GEORGIA
Job Type: PartTime

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant, Tennis on the Dahlonega campus. The graduate assistant will assist with daily operations of the UNG Tennis Program.

  • Assist with daily office duties. Recruiting and NCAA compliance included.
  • Engage in practice planning.
  • Assist with scheduling travel arrangements.
  • Assist with daily practices.
  • Coach and provide support on game days.
  • Assist with equipment and gear (ordering, distributing and maintaining).
  • Assist with study hall and academic support of student athletes.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must currently have, or will obtain by the start date a Bachelor's Degree.
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credit hours by start date. 
  • Willing to obtain CPR/AED certification required.
  • Collegiate Tennis Experience required.
  • Valid US Driver's License required.
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

  • This role is considered a position of trust.
  • Position of Trust + Education