High School Tennis Head Coach

New Covenant Academy•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New Covenant Academy (NCA), a Christian School serving grades Jr.K-12, is seeking a qualified candidate for the seasonal position of High School Tennis Head Coach. The coaching period is from March 1, 2026, to June 5, 2027. Candidates must align with NCA's mission statement: "New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to Academic Excellence, Biblical Truth, and Christ-like character." Preference will be given to candidates who are also teachers at NCA. The role requires adherence to school and association guidelines, organization of the activity, and a recommendation from the Athletic Director. Additional qualifications may be required by the Board.

Requirements

Support the mission statement: "New Covenant Academy is a Christian school committed to Academic Excellence, Biblical Truth, and Christ-like character."
Fulfill applicable qualifications for a teacher (first preference given to teachers).
Have experience, expertise, or interest in the particular activity.
Have the ability to organize the activity.
Be recommended by the Athletic Director.
Meet Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requirements for an assistant.
Completion of 60 or more college credit hours prior to coaching.
Possess a Professional Teacher’s Certificate OR have passed the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) prior to the second year of coaching.
Successful completion of a Sports First Aid course prior to the second year of coaching and renewed every two years.
Successful completion of CPR/AED training prior to the second year of coaching and renewed every two years.
Pass a Background Check including Sex-Offender’s Registry Clearance prior to coaching.
Obtain Board of Education or Board of Governance Approval prior to coaching.
Successful completion of a Concussion in Sports Course, and review of current concussion information yearly.
Successful completion of the MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with and uphold all school and association guidelines and requirements relating to the activity.
Attend annual rules or other meetings as required.
Establish and supervise team tryout selection procedures.
Plan, supervise, and attend all practices and contests involving the group.
Make sure all phases of the activity are in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines and NCA philosophy and guidelines.
Be in compliance with all NCA policies and philosophies.
Develop a calendar of events involving the activity.
Comply with applicable eligibility requirements.
Hold a parent meeting prior to the beginning of the activity season.
Keep parents fully informed about the activity.
Comply with transportation policies established by the school.
Supervise the group at all times while at events, whether home or away, and in transit to and from events.
Encourage students in their academic pursuits.
Make reports as may be required by the Activities Director.
Maintain records as may be required by the Activities Director.
Cooperate with the Activities Director in planning special events.