Head Coach – Varsity Boys Tennis

Under general direction of the Division Head, Athletic Director, and Associate Athletic Director, assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to an interscholastic sports program; to instruct and train student-athletes and teams in attaining proficiency in sport related functions; and to do other related functions as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the school site interscholastic sports program.
• Work with administrators to recruit, select, mentor, train, and supervise an effective coaching staff.
• Supervise students during practice, games, tournaments, and team travel.
• Arrange for team games, schedules, tournaments, and transportation.
• Suggest any necessary team equipment and supplies that need to be ordered.
• Provide teaching and instruction in athletic skill development.
• Observe sport participants during practice and workout sessions to detect and correct errors in activity procedures and methods.
• Instruct, explain, and enforce health and safety rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement physical conditioning programs that allow athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Collaborate with administrators and athletic trainers. Review, audit, and monitor sport activity related injuries and follows protocol regarding injuries and return to play standards.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, goals, and objectives of TVT and CIF.
• Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective interscholastic sports program.
• Sports interest groups and organizations within the local community.

Ability to:

• Provide teaching and instruction in athletic skill development.
• Analyze and assess interscholastic sports program needs, and offer recommendations pertaining to program revisions, additions, or deletions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls. In addition, communicate effectively orally and in writing.