Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

South Kingstown Public Schools•Wakefield, RI

13d

About The Position

The Assistant Tennis Coach is primarily responsible for coaching the Varsity Tennis Team as well as JV Tennis program. The position also requires duties such as: Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach. Assist the Head Coach with game strategy. Mains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Traveling to and from away contests Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, award nights, etc. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred
1-3 years of experience coaching tennis at the High School level preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of the game in paramount.
Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off of the court.
Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
Must possess the ability to assess players.
Candidates will be interviewed, and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the position.
Completion of a successful interview.
Successfully complete the RIIL-NFHS sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching Course.
Successfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course.
Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually)
Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually)
Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually)
Successfully complete a background check.
Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the RILL.
New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of the date of hire.
The Assistant Coach is required to abide by the RILL rules, abide by, and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration.
Use hands
Reach in all directions
See
Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation
Communicate using telephone or other communication equipment

Nice To Haves

Rhode Island Teaching Certificate preferred
1-3 years of experience coaching tennis at the High School level preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the Head Coach.
Assist the Head Coach with game strategy.
Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
Model behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Traveling to and from away contests
Participates in special activities to include parents’ night, banquets, award nights, etc.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.