Casual Hire - Assistant Women's Tennis Coach presso University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title:  Casual Hire – Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach

Hiring Unit:  UHM Athletics

Location:  Women’s Tennis Program

Date Posted:  September 8, 2025

Closing:  September 11, 2025

Full Time / Part Time:   Part Time

Other Conditions:  Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, hours not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with all aspects of NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Program, including student recruitment and development, on court coaching, contest scheduling, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.  Additionally, the incumbent must maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• Assists and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions.  Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of play.  
• Promotes and fosters a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members.  Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
• Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• Assists with evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seeks and encourages a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process.   Works collaboratively with the staff in the Compliance, Student Affairs, and Academics Office to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner.  Makes recurring contacts by telephone, written correspondence, off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordination of campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assists with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies. 
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
• Actively participates in fundraising, promotional, and public relation activities for the sports program.
• Knows, recognizes and complies with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.   Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Knowledge of tennis as competed at the collegiate level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in a tennis program.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.
• Ability to analyze data, compile statistics, and apply quantitative methods to support program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with software tools relevant to data management and statistical analysis (e.g., Excel, R, Python, or other applicable programs).
• Or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Tennis coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Ability to understand and work effectively in Hawai'i's multi-cultural society.

To Apply:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume 3) names of 3 professional references (include title, email and phone number) and 4) certification.

Inquiries:  Jun Hernandez, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, [email protected]

Position Duties

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
 
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/