Beech Grove High School Head Girls Tennis Coach

Indiana Public Schools•Beech Grove, IN

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About The Position

The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for all coaching-related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis on skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a high degree of discipline. The Head Tennis Coach's responsibilities are not limited to the playing season; as events, season planning, player development, continuous academic monitoring, and other activities are involved in the facilitation of a successful program.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with previous tennis playing and coaching experience
Preference given to candidates with experience in building successful interscholastic tennis programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate program from grades 7-12.
Organize and supervise all phases of the team assigned, as well as student-athletes with the expressed intent of meeting the stated objectives of the athletic program.
Understand and implement the Code of Conduct as outlined in the school handbook.
Conduct themselves and their teams in a professional manner. Lead by example.
Communicates positively with players, coaches, staff, administration and parents.
Help monitor academic eligibility.
Be responsible for the care of equipment and facilities.
Explain and demonstrate principles, techniques, and fundamentals of tennis.
Prepare practice schedules to ensure safe and progressive movement to a common goal.
Is a teacher at all times. He/She teaches skills and techniques of the game, sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
Assist the athletic trainer in the management of injuries to athletes.
Insist players maintain academic discipline by checking weekly on the players' grades.
Determine strategy before and during matches.
Attend camps or clinics to keep up with new coaching methods and strategies.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Collaborates with the athletic director when ordering supplies, equipment, and materials ensuring all ASB policies and procedures are followed. Assist Athletic Director with the inventory, check-out, and check-in of all equipment and uniforms.
Keep record of receipts and expenditures related to assigned budget.
Other duties may be assigned.