Head Coach – Boys Tennis (East High School)

Salt Lake City School District • Salt Lake, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Coaching stipends in Salt Lake City School District are based on coaching days established by the District Written Agreement. Current teachers are paid at their daily rate multiplied by their assigned coaching days. Non-teachers and first-time coaches are paid at the District coaching daily rate multiplied by their assigned coaching days. Stipends are paid after the season is completed and all required trainings and employment requirements have been 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous high school tennis experience is preferred but not required.
• 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

• Lead the Boys Tennis program at East High School.
• Promote athletic excellence, personal development, sportsmanship, and school pride.
• Complete required certifications, trainings, and employment requirements before undertaking coaching responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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