Head Girls Tennis Coach [ESP3922]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Girls Tennis Coach provides leadership and guidance to student athletes, assistant coaches, and volunteers. The coach teaches the fundamental, mental, strategic, and physical skills athletes need to pursue individual and team success while fostering moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence. The coach is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes and works closely with the Athletics Director to determine program goals and direction. The role emphasizes educational objectives, good sportsmanship, and student well-being alongside athletic performance. Coaches must complete certification requirements established by the UHSAA and Ogden School District, demonstrate character and responsible behavior, maintain a positive and energetic commitment to the program, collaborate effectively with families and the community, and pursue continued learning in the sport. The position is at Ogden High School; hours vary. It is listed as a stipend position. For hourly ESP employees of Ogden School District, the position is voluntary and carries a nominal fee.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of coaching certification requirements set by the UHSAA and Ogden School District.
Demonstrated competency in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior.
Positive, high-energy, committed approach to the program.
Ability to partner effectively with parents, staff, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
View success as including helping team members reach their goals, not solely winning.
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of tennis and a commitment to examining relevant new theories and procedures.
Commitment to improving knowledge and skills, including attending clinics.

Nice To Haves

Five years of varsity-level coaching experience or playing experience at the collegiate or varsity level.
NFHS coaching certificate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate training, instruction, conditioning, and athlete selection at all levels of the program.
Establish the program’s fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques, and ensure staff are aware of the overall program through conferences, clinics, and meetings.
Delegate duties, supervise implementation, assess staff effectiveness, and evaluate assistant coaches at the end of the season.
Verify that athletes have completed all required forms and obligations through the athletics department before participating in practice.
Advise the Athletics Director and recommend policy, method, or procedural changes; assist with hiring qualified assistant coaches and coordinate their work.
Develop effective practices that teach skills and strategies for conference and UHSAA postseason competition; work with the Athletics Director to schedule practices and games and communicate schedules to athletes throughout the season.
Model and promote good sportsmanship and fair play among staff and players.
Know and administer conference, UHSAA, and district policies and guidelines, and supervise assistant coaches and volunteers in following them.
Follow season start and end dates and UHSAA rules for out-of-season coaching.
Create a sport handbook and communicate team rules, expectations, and letter requirements before the season.
Protect team members’ health, safety, and well-being at practices, games, and during transportation; supervise locker rooms and ensure athletes have rides home and are not left unsupervised in practice areas, locker rooms, or weight-training areas.
Maintain appropriate relationships with athletes, parents, school staff, media, and the public; publicize the team, work with booster clubs, and post schedules, rosters, and results on district digital platforms.
Work with the Athletics Director to determine equipment and uniform needs and procurement; distribute and collect equipment and uniforms, and communicate athletes’ responsibilities for their use and return.
Monitor financial-account recordkeeping and appropriate use of funds; work with booster club leadership to improve the program.
Attend or complete the annual UHSAA rules interpretation meeting and attend conference meetings.
Order team transportation through the Athletics Department and communicate relevant information to students, parents, and feeder junior high schools.
Arrange a postseason gathering and inform the Athletics Department of needed letter awards and certificates.
Arrange and run summer programs for school and youth athletes, including coordinating summer tournaments or league play for school athletes.
Complete a postseason report with information requested by the Athletics Director.
Communicate with post-secondary institutions about future opportunities for athletes and counsel athletes on recruiting.
Work with junior high schools, youth feeder groups, and the community to promote and support a positive feeder program.
Follow the proper administrative chain of command, route student and parent requests or grievances through appropriate channels, and use the Athletics Department’s conflict-resolution protocol.
Avoid criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with assistant coaches or staff within the hearing or sight of players or parents.
Provide information to local news media and maintain a positive, current presence on school athletics websites and social media, including updated rosters, schedules, and scores.
Actively recruit eligible students within school boundaries at the junior high and high school levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.