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Position Title:

Assistant Men's & Women's Tennis Coach / Fieldhouse Facilities Coordinator

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Coach

Job Duties:

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach (9 month appointment): The Assistant Coach, working under the direct supervision of the Head Tennis Coach, will be a valued member of the athletics staff and will contribute to the mission of UWL’s Intercollegiate Athletics Program: Building Champions, In Sport, In School, In Life. They will provide support to the Tennis team in all areas needed for the program to be successful including the athletic, academic, and personal development of the Eagle student-athletes. Assistance with recruiting, social media, practice, competition preparation, travel, equipment and other administrative tasks as assigned. The person will also help with the organization and execution of all home tennis events. The Assistant Coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the University, the Department, UWL track & field programs and UWL student athletes.

Fieldhouse Facilities & Events Coordinator (9 month appointment): The Fieldhouse Facilities Coordinator will hold a 50% appointment on a 9 month basis and is an essential member of the Athletics department staff. This position requires that the Fieldhouse Facilities Coordinator effectively communicate with all staff members to create the highest quality environment for the 21 intercollegiate teams including all post-season events

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Adhere to all rules of the NCAA, WIAC, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Travel for recruitment activities is required. The ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a vehicle on University/State business is required. Driver Authorization required upon hire.

The review of applications starts on June 30, 2026. Applications received on or before June 30th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Recruiting:

• Assist in developing and sustaining a competitive program through, in part, the recruitment of quality student-athletes.

• Identify, observe, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recruiting activities within rules set by the NCAA, WIAC, and UWL.

• Advance the university’s efforts to increase campus diversity by recruiting diverse prospective student-athletes.

• Develop and continually maintain recruiting records and logs.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee day to day operations in the Student Fieldhouse including, but not limited to:

• Assist in scheduling all spaces inside the Student Field House.

• Communicate with facility users regarding potential conflicts and work to facilitate solutions to said conflicts.

• Work directly with the Associate Director of Rec Sports to schedule all intramural and sport club usage of the Student Fieldhouse.

• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Events with general administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, requests for minor and major maintenance work, space set up and preparation, custodial needs, and space management.

• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Events to develop policies and procedures related to facility use, scheduling and applicable fees.

• In the absence of the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Events, serve as the point-of- contact for all facility requests or issues involving the Student Fieldhouse.

• Coordinate and manage, in coordination with varsity coaches, all locker room access for locker rooms in the Student Fieldhouse.

• Attend, and represent Athletic Facilities, at all UWL Athletics operations meetings. Hire, train, schedule and supervise all student facility staff.

• Attend weekly Athletic Facilities meetings.

• Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

• Embrace the University’s commitment to improving campus diversity.

• Other duties assigned by Director of Athletics, Deputy Director of Athletics, or Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Events.

Coaching:

• Plan and direct the development of student-athletes in the skills necessary for successful

  competition in the sport of tennis.

• Assist the Head Tennis Coach in the development and implementation of contest strategy.

• Oversee recording, storage and analysis of video.

• Maximize athlete and team performances by assisting in the identification of team strengths and weaknesses.

• Demonstrate positive sportsmanship by refraining from publicly criticizing student-athletes, university support staff, officials, or opponents.

Administration of UWL Tennis Program:

• Adhere to all rules of the NCAA, WIAC, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

• Implement team rules and policies developed by the Head Coach.

• Assist the Head Coach in the development of in- and off-season programs as permitted by applicable NCAA Bylaws and regulations.

• Promote a team culture devoted to academic achievement and ensure an atmosphere supportive of, and conducive to, academic success.

• Monitor the academic progress of assigned student-athletes on the softball team to ensure that regular, ongoing, and necessary progress is made toward the attainment of a UWL degree.

• Adhere to all athletic training policies and procedures.

• Assist, as needed, the Head Tennis Coach and Athletics Business Manager on planning all aspects of team travel.

• Assist, as needed, the Equipment Manager in all matters pertaining to inventorying, ordering, issuing, using, and returning uniforms, practice gear, and equipment.

• Organize and oversee fundraising events (e.g concessions, camps and fall league).

• Attend appropriate WIAC and/or NCAA meetings.

• Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

Department:

Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Coaching experience in tennis OR participation at high school level or above.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of facility management.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years experience in facility or event management.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and WIAC rules.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Collegiate coaching or participation experience.
• Collegiate recruiting experience.
• Self-directed

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)

Resume

Contact Information:

Bill Hehli bhehli@uwlax.edu

Special Notes:

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.