Assistant Girls Tennis Coach - Cherry Creek High School

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

15h

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Tennis Coach instructs student athletes in fundamental tennis skills, strategy, and physical training to help them achieve individual and team success. The role also supports athletes’ development of moral values, pride in accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence, while promoting positive relationships among the school and community. Working under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach oversees assigned aspects of the program, organizes and attends practices, develops training plans, monitors athlete eligibility and progress, and communicates program information to the head coach. The position must comply with applicable district, league, and state athletic association rules and be prepared to respond to injuries and possible concussions.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of girls tennis.
Possess or be able to acquire a valid Colorado Coaching Certificate.
Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, obtain CHSAA coaching registration, and complete a concussion course as required by state legislation and CHSAA bylaws.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Previous successful teaching, coaching, and/or sport participation experience.
Ability to perform heavy physical lifting of items weighing 50 pounds, including items of various shapes and sizes.
Ability to perform overhead lifting and squatting daily.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and to stand, bend, and kneel.
Eye-hand coordination, handling, talking, hearing, and near acuity are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with organizing and developing the high school girls tennis program.
Supervise assigned aspects of the program under the direction of the head coach.
Provide the head coach with program information, including scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns, and procedures.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for the assigned program level.
Schedule and attend practice sessions.
Develop and implement individual and team training plans in coordination with program goals and philosophy.
Verify that each athlete is cleared by the athletic office to participate.
Comply with rules and regulations established by CCSD, the Centennial League, and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Monitor athletes’ attendance, behavior, and academic status.
Use approved first-aid and CPR skills as appropriate.
Recognize signs and symptoms of concussion and remove athletes exhibiting them from participation.
Promote positive community relations among school and community stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.