Head Coach – Tennis

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, The coach is expected to provide an atmosphere in which all athletes are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The coach shall exercise appropriate leadership to ensure that the program has a positive and productive influence on the total educational experience of athletes. The coach must know his/her sport thoroughly, be familiar with current trends of the sport, have adequate skill background, and encourage wide student participation in the sport.

Responsibilities:

• Contacting and communicating with the Principal, Athletic Director, and staff, etc. on a regular basis;
• Completing pre and post season inventories of equipment and uniforms;
• Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress;
• Attending pre and post season meetings as scheduled by the head coach and director of athletics;
• Submitting rosters, medical forms, parent permission forms, practice schedules and scrimmages to the Athletic Director, assist in verifying student-athlete eligibility;
• Monitoring athlete academic progress and attendance records;
• Reporting scores and results to the athletic director;
• Participating in awards and school recognition programs;
• Supervising and assisting student-athletes in study hall;
• Reporting unsafe practice or game facilities and providing locker room supervision before and after practice and games.

Requirements:

• Must have previous leadership experience with exceptional leadership abilities;
• Must have experience with attention to detail, the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize within a fast-paced rigorous environment;
• Minimum age 21 years old and possess a high school diploma;
• Must have a thorough knowledge of NFHS rules of the respective sport;
• Must have skill background and be familiar with current trends related to the sport;
• Completed or enrolled in the prevention and care of athletic injuries course;
• Completion in the CPR and First Aid and the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) or eligible for such certification;
• Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills;
• Ability to work with others.