Middle School Girls Tennis Head Coach

Heritage Christian School•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Middle School Girls Tennis Head Coach works directly with student-athletes, coaches, parents, and the Heritage Christian School (HCS) community as a visible representative of HCS Athletics. The coach is expected to model Christian character and lead student-athletes toward growth in their athletic development and all areas of life. The role fosters encouragement, teamwork, and excellence, with the goal of competing to win while glorifying God. The coach collaborates with varsity coaches on fundamentals, drills, conditioning, strategies, and coaching techniques; teaches safe sport fundamentals; upholds HCS rules and team expectations; and supports students’ development and success. The coach also supervises athletic spaces and activities, works with families and school staff, and supports the school’s mission from a Biblical perspective. The role includes office work and an on-site presence at athletic events, training sessions, and program activities.

Requirements

Must be a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must agree to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant in professional conduct and personal lifestyle.
Must demonstrate enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Must respond to the stress of athletic competition with emotional stability and positive words and actions.
Must establish and maintain excellent working relationships and represent Christ and HCS professionally and positively in the school community.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including traversing campus, sports fields, and facilities; using a computer and audiovisual equipment; ascending and descending stairs; communicating with others; meeting specified vision and hearing requirements; and assisting children for health and safety reasons.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching or playing experience is preferred.
Previous managerial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with varsity coaches on fundamentals, drills, patterns, offenses, defenses, conditioning, and coaching techniques.
Monitor and enforce compliance with HCS rules and regulations.
Teach student-athletes the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for individual and team success, consistent with the Heritage Christian Athletic Handbook.
Teach athletes sound and safe fundamental techniques for the sport.
Uphold team expectations and provide accountability to student-athletes.
Promote the success of other programs, share multi-sport athletes, and collaborate with students, parents, and staff to balance students’ academic commitments.
Supervise the gym, field, locker room, and other facilities whenever athletes are present, and secure facilities when finished.
Coach from a Biblical perspective and strive to reflect Jesus Christ to athletes.
Set an example of church attendance, prayer, and Bible study.
Create a positive, encouraging team environment and build strong relationships.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle when dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.
Support the administration in carrying out the school’s mission.
Recognize parents’ primary responsibility for their children and partner with them.
Encourage students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
Emphasize students’ self-worth in Christ and promote honesty, integrity, humility, loyalty, unity, and overall character development.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Coaches Handbook or assigned by the administration.