Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for coaching high school student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic tennis competitions. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.

Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.

Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

Works with the Head Coach in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.

Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Works with the Head Coach to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities including fundraising, parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies and assemblies.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
 
Qualifications 
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. Experience as a volleyball coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level is preferred.

Primary Location    -CO-CURRICULAR
Salary Range    -$2,421.00 - $3,766.00 / Stipend
Shift Type    -Part-Time

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the qualifications for this position. Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all your application materials.