Head Coach – Boys Tennis (West High School)

Salt Lake City School District • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

West High School is seeking a passionate and committed individual to serve as Head Coach for its Boys Tennis program. The position supports the continued growth and success of the program and promotes athletic excellence, personal development, sportsmanship, and school pride.

Coaching compensation is provided as coaching days under the Salt Lake City School District Written Agreement. Current teachers are paid their daily rate multiplied by the assigned coaching days; non-teachers and first-time coaches are paid the District coaching daily rate multiplied by those days. Coaching days are established for each sport in the Written Agreement. Stipends are paid after the season is completed and all required trainings and employment requirements are successfully completed.

Required certifications and trainings must be completed as part of the coaching hiring process. NFHS certifications must be uploaded in Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete); if hired, Aktivate training costs may be reimbursed through the school. The school provides First Aid/CPR training, which must be completed annually. District requirements are completed through District systems, and UHSAA requirements must be completed annually before each sport season.

For questions about the position or required certifications and trainings, contact the school's Athletic Director, Justin Thompson.

Requirements

• Complete a Coaching Endorsement, either through a PE/coaching degree or NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification and complete the school's First Aid/CPR training annually.
• Complete NFHS Concussion in Sport, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness Prevention, and Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors certifications.
• Complete Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.
• Complete the annual UHSAA Coaching Clinic before the start of each sport season.
• After hire and before beginning coaching responsibilities, read and e-sign the Utah Educator Professional Standards, complete the SLCSD Annual Athletic Coach Training and Coaching Agreement, and complete SLCSD Vector Trainings, including FERPA/Student Privacy training.

Nice To Haves

• Previous high school tennis experience.
• Experience working with high school students in an athletic or mentorship capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop athletes at various skill levels.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued growth and success of the boys tennis program.
• Promote athletic excellence, personal development, sportsmanship, and school pride.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed