Tennis Asst.

Gadsden Independent School District•Chaparral, NM

About The Position

The Tennis Assistant supervises student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach and follows Gadsden Independent School District policies, applicable laws, and New Mexico Activities Association requirements. The role supports the school’s athletic philosophy by encouraging participation, setting expectations for athletic performance and character development, and helping students achieve academic and athletic success. The assistant is expected to act professionally, maintain loyalty to the school and Head Coach, and contribute to a safe, ethical, and competitive athletic program. The position supports coaching, athlete development, program operations, and communication with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other coaches. It includes supervising athletes and facilities, supporting practices and games, monitoring academic and athletic eligibility, and carrying out other assigned duties. If the employee is a classroom teacher, classroom instruction takes priority over coaching responsibilities.

Requirements

Must complete the New Mexico Activities Association’s online course requirements for coaching.
CPR certification.
Valid New Mexico coaching license.
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the listed responsibilities.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of students or employees.
Basic arithmetic skills, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages and interpreting bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Provide three professional reference letters, each dated within the last 12 months. Current district employees must include a letter from their current supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Employment as a teacher.
Three years of experience related to the specific sport.
For a girls’ sport, a female candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach and take responsibility for their conduct and well-being.
Support the Head Coach in developing a competitive program that promotes athletic performance, classroom achievement, and positive community expectations.
Encourage student participation in the athletic program and sport, including participation in other sports.
Help create an environment in which athletes can pursue academic and athletic success, and monitor academic performance.
Enforce the athlete Code of Ethics and teach sportsmanship and appropriate moral and physical conduct.
Maintain professional conduct on and off the field and develop open communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Follow district and state policies, guidelines, eligibility requirements, and transfer rules.
Ensure an athlete does not participate until the Head Coach receives RankOne clearance from the trainer.
Report inappropriate behavior by athletic personnel or participants to the Campus Principal and Athletic Coordinator.
Attend professional meetings and clinics and work with school and athletic leadership to improve the athletic program.
Cooperate with the Head Coach and other coaches and respond to the needs of their athletic programs.
Participate in offseason and summer skill-development programming if not coaching another sport.
Promote and support athletic programs involving middle school and elementary school students.
Follow the Head Coach’s direction, provide input, teach safety and injury-reporting expectations, and use sound, current coaching strategies and techniques.
Secure facilities after use, including locker rooms, equipment rooms, showers, lights, and buildings.
Supervise the locker room before and after each practice until all players have left.
Ensure school-purchased uniforms and equipment are used only for school practices and games.
Cooperate with the head trainer’s decisions regarding injuries.
Follow district fundraising guidelines and comply with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Fulfill performance responsibilities at assigned locations and perform other tasks within the parameters of the job analysis.