2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Girls Tennis- Kickapoo High School

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach position is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of the athletic program for girls' tennis, adhering to all applicable rules and regulations. Key aspects of the role include supervising other coaching staff and student athletes throughout the program, employing effective instructional techniques, serving as a positive role model, and acting as a liaison between the school, the program, other schools (both within and outside the district), the community, and various organizations. Essential functions involve analyzing opposition strategies, assessing student athlete performance, attending relevant meetings and workshops, and supporting various program activities such as parent orientations and recognition events. The coach will also develop individual and team practice regimes focusing on strength, speed, agility, nutrition, and injury prevention, and create game strategies. Responsibilities extend to evaluating facilities for safety hazards, identifying program needs, managing program funding in compliance with policies, implementing practice schedules, and instructing student athletes to foster skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The role also requires maintaining various records, monitoring student athletes' academic eligibility, overseeing student managers and volunteers, representing the athletic program at functions, supervising students during all participation areas (competition, travel, practices), and assisting students with the college recruiting process. Additionally, the assistant coach performs other duties as assigned by the head coach to ensure efficient unit functioning.

Requirements

Knowledge to perform basic math.
Knowledge to review and interpret highly technical information.
Knowledge to write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions.
Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge of community support organizations and public relations.
Specific knowledge of equipment used in activity/program.
Specific knowledge of injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols.
Specific knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
Specific knowledge of participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines.
Specific knowledge of public relations protocols.
Specific knowledge of relevant professional standards and practices.
Specific knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skills to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill in adapting to changing work priorities.
Specific skill in administering first aid.
Specific skill in applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
Specific skill in coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies.
Specific skill in organizing and communicating information and concepts.
Specific skill in overseeing financial transactions.
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to often gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Flexibility to operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
Specific ability in utilizing and offering effective feedback to continuously improve.
Specific ability in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
Specific ability in collaborating and communicating effective with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.
Specific ability in setting high expectations for self and others.
Specific ability in applying critical thinking/problem solving skills.
Specific ability in delegating and organizing tasks.
Specific ability in setting and monitoring progress towards multiple goals.
Specific ability in communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Specific ability in dealing with frequent interruptions.
Specific ability in exhibiting strong leadership.
Specific ability in maintaining confidentiality.
Specific ability in meeting deadlines and schedules.
Specific ability in modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students.
Specific ability in motivating participating student athletes.
Specific ability in providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach.
Specific ability in providing leadership, direction, and team building.
Specific ability in traveling to off campus athletic events.
Specific ability in traveling to off campus competitions.
Specific ability in working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
At least 60 college credit hours completed.
MO Substitute Teaching Certification.
Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in job related area.

Responsibilities

Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team.
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets,) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention,) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the competition.
Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account,) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments,) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories,) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.
Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring,) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety of functions (e.g. AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops,) for the purpose of representing the District at those functions.
Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices,) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.
Supports students during the college recruiting process for the purpose of assisting them in achieving their college goals.
Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.