Assistant Girls Tennis Coach - Smoky Hill High School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Tennis Coach instructs student athletes in fundamental tennis skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The role also helps athletes develop moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence, while promoting positive community relations among school and community groups. Working under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach oversees the assigned level of the program, supports program organization and development, and helps implement training aligned with the overall program goals and philosophy. The position requires compliance with applicable district, league, and state athletic rules, as well as current CPR and AED certification and the ability to use approved first-aid skills.

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, valid CPR and AED certification.
Previous successful teaching, coaching, and/or sports participation experience.
Ability to perform heavy physical lifting of items weighing 50 pounds and of various shapes and sizes.
Ability to perform overhead lifting and squatting daily, and repetitive motions.
Ability 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 all aspects of the assigned level of the program under the direction of the head coach.
Provide the head coach with information about the assigned program level, including scores, schedules, sites, discipline concerns, and procedures.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment for the assigned program level.
Schedule and attend practices, and develop and implement individual and team training plans as appropriate.
Ensure each athlete has been 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.
Recognize signs and symptoms of concussion and remove athletes exhibiting them from participation.
Promote good community relations among school and community groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.