Boys' Varsity Tennis Coach - CSHS - 2025-2026 SY

Cave Creek Unified School District•Scottsdale, AZ

51d

About The Position

Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. To instruct student athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. Students shall also receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification or Athletic Coaching Certification preferred
Completion of NFHS Coaching Education Program/Arizona Interscholastic Association certifications
Concussion in Sports
First Aid Certification - Valid through coaching season
Fundamentals of Coaching
Must have a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must be employed in the School District
Must have the ability to organize and supervise a sports program
Must have previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport
Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field

Responsibilities

Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Governing Board and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program
Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or concerns through proper Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance
A staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the district activities director and the respective
Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of overall program
Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy
Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants
Maintains discipline, adjusts concerns and works to increase morale and cooperation
Assists the district activities director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees
Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment and site
Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes
Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered as a
Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct
By his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant
Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies
Completes reports of all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians
Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible
Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection
Participates in the budget process with the district activities Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations
Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing
Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices
Permits athletes to be in authorized areas at the appropriate times
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and Checks on general cleanliness of the facility
Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building when custodians are not on duty
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use
Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for pre-season meetings
Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in Promotes sports outside the school through news media, little league programs or in any other publicity vehicle as approved.
Ensures quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media
Maintains good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans
Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results
Performs other duties as assigned