Head Varsity Tennis Coach (Women’s)

Under general supervision, assist the board in the fair and just discharge of its obligation to students and staff through performance of the Head Coach role over and beyond the duties of a classroom teacher. Reports to the school principal and athletic director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests of grievances through proper channels. Awareness of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Delegate specific duty, supervise implementation, and at season’s end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants.
• Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Presence at all practices and games. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Collaborate with trainers in the implementation of programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• In High School Athletics, direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess administrative and organizational skills in addition to a thorough knowledge of Mountain Island Charter School athletic policy and procedure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• As applicable, must meet requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Mountain Island Charter School, and school administration. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.