Job Description

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

The University of California, Irvine is a top-ranked university dedicated to research,
scholarship and community service. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing
University of California campuses, with more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate
students and nearly 2,000 faculty members. The third-largest employer in dynamic
Orange County, UCI contributes an annual economic impact of $3.6 billion. As a Division
I member of the NCAA and the Big West Conference, UCI sponsors 18 intercollegiate
sports.

The Assistant Coach for Men’s Tennis reports directly to the Head Coach, supporting all facets of a high-performance collegiate men’s tennis program. The Assistant Coach contributes to the design and delivery of training sessions, player development plans, match preparation, competitive strategy, and scouting, while mentoring student athletes to promote academic achievement, personal growth, and athletic excellence. This role plays an active part in recruiting prospective student-athletes in alignment with institutional values, and fosters an inclusive, positive team culture that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and well-being.
In addition to on-court coaching, the Assistant Coach manages key operational responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach, including coordinating team travel and itineraries; ordering and maintaining equipment and apparel inventories; processing reimbursements and monitoring related budget items; scheduling facilities; scouting reports, and performance analytics; and maintaining accurate records and documentation. The position collaborates closely with athletic training, strength and conditioning, academic support, compliance, and communications staff; assists with camps and clinics, alumni and community engagement, and program outreach; upholds risk management and safety protocols; and ensures strict compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules, regulations, and policies.

Required:

• Strong interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making;, be an effective problem solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Specialized knowledge of the team sport or activity and demonstrated technical expertise in coaching principles.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop athletes.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training with a college-level program.
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• May need to maintain NCAA certified recruiter status.
• May need to maintain CPR / AED and First Aid certification.
• 1-3 years playing or coaching at the collegiate level and/or professional level

Special Conditions:

• must work some nights, weekends and holidays

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $34,500.00- $38,000.00 (Annual).

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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