Coach - Assistant Tennis @ Moses Lake High School

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Moses Lake School District is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Moses Lake High School Tennis Team. The role supports the head coach in teaching and developing student-athletes and in managing the team’s practices, competitions, safety, and equipment. The position operates within district, school, league, and WIAA policies and the head coach’s program framework. Coaches must complete annual SafeSchools training and sport-specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the start of the season.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to carry out the position’s duties and comply with policies and procedures set by the high school principal, athletic director, and school district.
Knowledge of tennis, demonstrated technical skills, and successful experience teaching those skills to secondary-school student-athletes.
Valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain it before the season starts.
Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
Organizational skills sufficient to ensure a well-managed program.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of sport-specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the start of the season.
Completion of mandatory SafeSchools training annually.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in carrying out coaching responsibilities and work within the head coach’s framework and philosophy.
Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions; teach tennis fundamentals, techniques, strategies, rules, and procedures.
Implement safety rules and plans, including an emergency medical plan and instruction in proper techniques and fundamentals.
Inform parents about individual players’ attendance, discipline, and injuries.
Motivate players and teach and discipline them consistently and equitably; promote appropriate sportsmanship.
Keep players informed about available camps, weight programs, and other opportunities.
Follow WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies, and implement team rules in accordance with them.
Direct student managers and statisticians on their respective teams.
Assist with scheduling and transportation to sporting events.
Adhere to facility schedules and secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving when custodians are not on duty.
Attend staff meetings and complete scouting assignments as directed by the head coach.
Help plan and implement in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Arrive early enough to prepare for practices, contests, and meetings, and remain afterward to assist players or participate in staff discussions.
Improve coaching skills by attending clinics and using resources provided by the head coach.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for general cleanliness, and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned sports equipment.
Complete mandatory annual SafeSchools training and sport-specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the start of the season.
Avoid criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with the head coach or staff members within hearing or sight of players or parents.