High School Boys Tennis Coach

This position is responsible for adhering to the athletic policy approved by the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).

Qualifications:

• Proof of a minimum of an Associate's Degree or equivalent (evidence of 60 hours current credits)
• Applicants must provide evidence of experience in high school and/or college sports, preferably tennis.
• Must have at least five (3) years of previous coaching in the area of applicable position.
• Must have knowledge of athletic procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with scholar-athletes, parents, staff, athletic coordinator, administrators and athletics office.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must possess a positive attitude, enthusiasm/knowledge for leading, teaching, mentoring, and preparing high school scholar-athletes for next level successes.

Essential Functions:

• Regularly monitor scholar-athletes' academic eligibility performance, attendance, behavior, training and development of their individual athletic ability.
• Coordinate the use, upkeep, care and submit an annual inventory listing of all district equipment and facilities.
• Maintain and report the season's scores, records and statistics (before the season, during the season of games and throughout the seasons' end).
• Coaches will report directly to the building Athletic Coordinator (via the Office of Athletics) in which they will assist with ensuring there is a positive, coaching/mentoring environment, stressing the importance of academic achievement.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and stewardship.
• Shall duly serve as a positive role model/mentor for scholar-athletes.
• Collaborate with and meet with parents of scholar-athletes to keep them duly informed of the program schedule and activities.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.