Position Title:  Assistant Tennis Coach

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree.  Must effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, administration, support staff and the public.  Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations is required.  Must demonstrate communication, supervisory, and organization skills and an ability to successfully motivate student-athletes academically and athletically.  Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.  CPR/First Aid, and NCAA Rules and Regulations certification required (may obtain immediately following hire). 

Preferred Requirements: Experience coaching/playing tennis at the collegiate level or related experience preferred.  Experience in Division I preferred.  Experience coaching men preferred. 

Position Description: Assist in developing, organizing, directing, advancing, and administering a successful Division I Tennis (men's and women's) program.  Recruit quality student-athletes.  Assist in the facilitation of the academic performance and success of student-athletes which includes retention and culminates with graduation.   Administrative duties, which may include but is not limited to ordering/selection of equipment and supplies, arranging practice and competitive facilities, team travel, assisting administration with scheduling, and budget planning, management, and adherence.  Assist in establishing a team culture that ensures appropriate and acceptable student-athlete and staff behavior on and off the field.  Demonstrate knowledge and skills to assist in leading a competitive Division I Tennis program.  Remain current on all trends, methods, and innovations related to tennis and coaching.  Participate in program and departmental fundraising, public relations, and promotional efforts.  Assist in the coordination of an outreach program that encourages student-athlete and sport program visibility in the University and local community.  Assist with camps and clinics.  Perform all other duties as assigned.

Salary: Salary is $12,000-$15,000. 

Requested Start Date:       August 1, 2009 or as soon as possible

Contact and Application Deadline: To apply, send letter of application, resume, and contact information of three references to: Brenda Vlasak; Head Tennis Coach, Bishop Lehr 1012, Greeley, CO 80639; email to brenda.vlasak@unco.edu; or fax to 970/351-2018. 

Deadline: Review begins immediately with position open until finalist identified.

Additional Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. 

Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado is a research intensive institution enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students.  The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 55 miles east of the Rocky Mountains.  Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.

Additional Information: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.  Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants.  Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Internships Available Within Department of Athletics (Class Credit Only)

• Baseball
• Business Office
• Development Office
• Facilities & Events
• Football
• Golf
• Hall of Fame
• Marketing & Promotions
• Media Relations
• Men's Basketball
• Senior Associate Athletic Director's Office
• Soccer
• Softball
• Special Event Planning
• Strength & Conditioning
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field/Cross Country
• Volleyball
• Women's Basketball

Students must register through the Northern Colorado Career Services. Go online to www.unco.edu/careers or call 970.351.2127.

Position Title: Student-Event Team

Job Description: Assist with the game-day operations of athletic events for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Volleyball,  Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball and various special events.

Job Functions include marketing, game production, ticket taking, ushering, setup, teardown and other duties as assigned.

Job assignments are available for Fall and Spring semesters and Winter Break.

Qualifications: 

• Registered UNC students with Work Study funding for the 08-09 year
• Able to work nights and weekends

Job Benefits:

• $7.65 per hour
• Increased knowledge of sports event management and marketing
• Networking Opportunities
• Possible advancement if interested in an internship position in the future

How to Apply:

Contact Wes Hardin, Director of Events and Facilities, at 970-351-2756 for an application.