Girls Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach

Dwight School•New York, NY

8d•$500 - $7,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dwight School is seeking a Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach for the 2026 Fall Season. This role involves working closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate Director of Athletics to create a positive and challenging athletic experience for student athletes, aligning with the Dwight School Vision and Pillars. The compensation ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, commensurate with experience and team commitments.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

Responsibilities

Develop character with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, accountability and commitment.
Develop engaging practice plans focusing on skill work and team development
Provide supervision for student-athletes from 2:55pm until they are dismissed from practice/competition
Required to go on the bus with the students to and from practice and competition
Provide AD and Associate AD weekly updates on team progress, highlights from competitions, and end-of-season recaps
Maintain a daily attendance record
Keep individual and team statistics to report at the end of the year
Take an inventory of team equipment prior to and after each practice/competition and at the duration of the season.
Coordinate an end-of-season team party (small gathering of just team members and coaches)
Distribute and college all uniforms
Complete all mandated coaching courses (some offered by the Dwight school)
Approved NYS Coaching First aid, AED and CPR training
Complete Mandated reporter training, NFHS implicit bias training, NFHS concussion course, etc.
Complete injury reporting form documenting any injuries during team activities and travel
Carry all student-athlete medical forms to and from each practice and competition
Cultivate relationships with all members of the Dwight Community
Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight