Head Boys Tennis

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Boys Tennis Coach is responsible for developing and promoting the tennis program at Marion High School. This includes organizing and evaluating daily practices, maintaining equipment and facilities, supervising locker rooms, and ensuring the safety and well-being of student-athletes. The coach will also manage program needs for budgeting, attend required meetings, and communicate effectively with administration, staff, parents, and students. A key aspect of the role is to provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program and to promote the sport within youth programs.

Requirements

Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Nice To Haves

Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
Scouting (if warrants).
Promote the sport within youth programs (encouraged).

Responsibilities

Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
Maintaining, inventory and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities in his/her care.
Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
Assuring necessary medical attention while working with Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Determining the needs of his/her program for budgeting.
Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).
Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
Scouting (if warrants).
Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.
Conducting staff meetings as needed.
Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU rules and regulations.
Establish and enforce all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing the participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).
Promote his/her activity through announcements, newsletters, etc.
Conducting himself in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team.
Communicate throughout the year with the Activities Director in regards to program development, staff and team.
Provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in his/her activity.
Promote the sport within youth programs (encouraged).
Informing the participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards.
Aiding the Activities Director in the establishment of a schedule.
Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12).
Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.
Supply the Activities Director with the forms, team information, season summary and statistics in order for them to run the department effectively and efficiently.
Act as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.
Communicate with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department.
Model the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
Know the rules of your sport.
Develop philosophies that guide program development.
Assist in establishing goals for program, team and individuals and develop strategies to achieve.
Work hard.
Be positive.
Be on time.