Asst Boys Tennis Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach, providing coaching, development, and supervisory responsibilities for an athletic program. Compensation for this position is contingent upon the specific athletic event being approved by the District to occur during the school year. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. The role requires consistent reporting for work as scheduled, performing other duties as assigned, and attaining proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards. Actively seeking feedback from supervisors and/or colleagues is expected, along with communicating high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforcing those expectations. Regular communication with the Athletic Director and consistent, timely fulfillment of responsibilities regarding fiscal management are also key. The position involves seeking professional growth and learning, demonstrating a solid knowledge of the sport, its policies, rules, and game management strategies. An effective understanding of athletes' developmental levels and the ability to move athletes to their next level are crucial. Compliance with rules and regulations of governing bodies, strong leadership exhibiting fair, understanding, and patient behaviors that create a positive environment, and effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. The role involves developing positive and respectful communications and relationships with stakeholders, effectively building and maintaining a program that fosters both individual and team growth, and creating a competitive environment where all athletes have a chance to experience success. Identifying and applying a variety of strategies and tactics to maximize opportunities for success in competitions is also a responsibility. Equipment must be consistently maintained, inventoried, stored, and re-ordered prior to the season. The position may involve evaluating assistant coaches, defining and using clear communication procedures, and including/valuing stakeholders. Awareness of athlete injuries, communication with the athletic trainer and parents, and proactive injury management with medical release for return to play are required. Planning for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual character development of athletes, producing detailed practice plans for skill progression and strategy development, and regularly pursuing appropriate professional learning activities are also part of the role. Rosters, transportation requests, and certifications must be submitted prior to deadlines. Supervision of all facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions is required.

Requirements

ASEP Certification - American Sport Education Program
CHSAA Certification - Colorado High School Activities Association
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification - National Federation of State High Schools
Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
Ability to assist students in assigned areas
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Fingerprinting and background checks are required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Certifications listed as required qualifications may also be obtained upon acceptance of the position.

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach; provides coaching, development, and supervisory responsibilities of an athletic program
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Actively seeks feedback from supervisor(s) and/or colleagues
Communicates high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforces expectations
Communicates regularly with the Athletic Director
Consistently meets responsibilities in a timely manner regarding fiscal management
Consistently seeks professional growth and learning
Demonstrates a solid knowledge of the sport, the policies, rules, and game management strategies.
Demonstrates an effective understanding of the athletes’ developmental level and moving athletes to their next level
Demonstrates effective knowledge and complies with rules and regulations of governing bodies
Demonstrates strong evidence of leadership that exhibits fair, understanding, tolerant, patient, behaviors that create a positive environment.
Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that use multiple modes, are timely, professional, and consistent with the goals of the program, school, and district
Develops positive and respectful communications and relationships with stakeholders
Effectively builds and maintains a program that fosters both individual and team growth and development
Effectively creates a competitive environment in which all athletes have a chance to experience both individual and team success
Effectively identifies and applies a variety of strategies and tactics to maximize opportunities for success in competitions for the individual and/or the team
Equipment is consistently maintained, inventoried, stored, and re-ordered prior to the beginning of the season.
Evaluates assistant coach(es) where applicable.
Has communication procedures that are clearly defined, consistently used, and proactive when possible
Includes and values stakeholders
Is aware of injuries to athletes and communicates with athletic trainer and parents, is proactive with injuries, makes sure athletes are medically released to return to play
Plans for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual character development of all athlete/athletes in the program
Produces practice plans that are detailed and assist with the advancement of individual skills progression and and strategy development
Regularly pursues appropriate professional learning activities
Rosters, transportation requests, certifications are handed in prior to deadlines.
Supervises all facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions