Head Coach - Junior Varsity Tennis

The International School of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•$4,000 - $5,000

About The Position

French American International School is seeking positive, passionate and knowledgeable coaches. The French American International Athletic Department operates within a K-12 independent school setting. In keeping with the Mission of the School, the Jaguar Athletic experience is a journey, which will be a source of growth, pride and enthusiasm for all members of our community. From the novice to the college-bound athlete, student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in competitive team and individual sports, developing healthy practices of mind, body and character for themselves, their teams and their school. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Requirements

Experience coaching at the middle school, high school, college or club level
Should have experience working, playing or coaching in a value-based athletic program
Must be reliable, prompt and dependable
Must be able to have transportation
Ability to pass a full background check
Must be eligible to work in the US

Responsibilities

Provide clear communication for student-athletes and families regarding expectations and philosophy.
Assist in the total development of all student-athletes by using positive methods to create an ideal learning environment therefore helping them through their life journey, not just their athletic journey.
Create and implement a meaningful practice structure to enhance instruction, development, and effective use of time for all members of the team within the program.
Use a holistic approach when evaluating a student-athlete using qualities such as skill, character, integrity, leadership, coach ability, and a love for the sport.
Select student-athletes that best represent our School’s Mission without regard to ability or status.
Incorporate a student-driven, mid and post-season review that will be shared with the student-athletes.
Foster an environment that will develop positive leadership qualities both on and off the field of play.
Select Team Captains and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members based on character and leadership ability rather than athletic performance or status.
Adhere to Chain of Command.
Uphold the Mission of the school and conduct themselves accordingly.