Head Boys Tennis Coach [ESP3923]

Ogden City School District • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Boys Tennis Coach provides leadership and guidance to student athletes, assistant coaches, and volunteers. The coach teaches fundamental tennis skills, mental skills, strategy, and physical training to help athletes achieve individual and team success while supporting the development of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence. The coach is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of participating student athletes and works closely with the Athletics Director to establish program goals and direction. The coach must complete coaching certifications required by the UHSAA and Ogden School District and demonstrate strong character, commitment, collaboration, and knowledge of the sport. This is a stipend position with hours that vary, located at Ogden High School. For hourly ESP employees of Ogden School District, it is considered a voluntary position with a nominal fee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete coaching certification requirements set by UHSAA and Ogden School District.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and model character and responsible behavior.
• Positive, high-energy, committed approach to the program.
• Ability to partner effectively with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• View success as helping team members reach goals, not solely as winning.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of tennis and willingness to continue examining relevant theories and procedures.
• Commitment to improving knowledge and skills by attending clinics.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of varsity-level coaching experience or collegiate- or varsity-level playing experience.
• NFHS coaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athlete training, instruction, conditioning, and selection at all levels of the program.
• Set the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by program staff; arrange conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to keep staff informed about the program.
• Delegate duties, supervise staff implementation, analyze staff effectiveness at the end of the season, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Ensure athletes have completed all required forms and obligations through the athletics department before participating in practice.
• Advise the Athletics Director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes; assist in hiring qualified assistant coaches and coordinate their activities and responsibilities.
• Develop effective practices that teach skills and strategies needed for conference and UHSAA postseason competition.
• Work with the Athletics Director to create practice and game schedules, and communicate schedule information to athletes throughout the season.
• Promote sportsmanship and fair play among staff and athletes; administer conference, UHSAA, and district policies and supervise assistants and volunteers in following them.
• Follow season dates and UHSAA rules for out-of-season coaching.
• Create a sport handbook and communicate team rules, expectations, and letter requirements before the season begins.
• Protect team members’ health, safety, and well-being at practices, games, and during transportation, including supervising locker rooms and ensuring athletes have rides home.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with athletes, parents, school staff, media, and the public; publicize the team, work with booster clubs, and post schedules, rosters, and results on district digital platforms.
• Work with the Athletics Director to identify and procure equipment and uniforms; monitor financial records and appropriate use of funds; distribute and collect equipment and inform athletes of their responsibilities.
• Attend or complete the annual UHSAA rules interpretation meeting and attend conference meetings.
• Order team transportation through the Athletics Department and communicate relevant information to students, parents, and feeder junior high schools.
• Arrange a postseason gathering and notify the Athletics Department of needed letter awards and certificates.
• Organize and run summer programs for school and youth athletes, including coordinating tournaments or league play.
• Complete a postseason report with information requested by the Athletics Director.
• Communicate with post-secondary institutions about opportunities for athletes and counsel athletes on recruiting.
• Work with junior high schools, youth feeder groups, and the community to promote a positive feeder program.
• Follow the administrative chain of command, direct student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels, and use the Athletics Department’s conflict resolution protocol.
• Avoid criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with assistants or staff in the presence or hearing of players or parents.
• Provide information to local news media.
• Ensure athletes are supervised in practice areas, locker rooms, and weight training areas.
• Actively recruit eligible students at junior high and high school levels within school boundaries.
• Maintain a positive image on athletic websites and social media, keeping the school athletics website current with rosters, schedules, and scores.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Athletics Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED