Tennis (Boys) JV Head Coach

Sun Prairie Area School District•Sun Prairie, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennis (Boys) JV Head Coach helps student-athletes develop sport skills and fosters student connectedness, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The coach plans and conducts practices, oversees participant safety, sets and communicates participation criteria, and works with the athletic director and varsity head coach to support the program’s philosophy and direction. The role supervises students, enforces applicable conduct and eligibility rules, monitors attendance and emergency medical information, supports injury prevention and follow-up, and manages equipment and communications related to the program. Before the season, the coach coordinates a preseason meeting and team handbook with the varsity head coach, attends athletic code meetings and relevant clinics or workshops, and establishes responsibilities for student managers and assistant coaches. During the season, the coach communicates regularly with the athletic director, prepares and documents practice plans, supports a program-wide team philosophy, and maintains statistics and records. After the season, the coach inventories equipment and arranges for its cleaning and repair. The position is at Sun Prairie West High School. The season runs March through June, and the starting stipend is $2,029+, based on experience. The coach must meet the physical and communication demands of coaching and work indoors or outdoors depending on the sport.

Requirements

At least 3 years of coaching experience in the particular sport.
First aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively to groups.
Ability to use basic mathematics, including figures, percentages, algebra, and geometry.
Leadership, organizational, cooperative, and relationship-building abilities with students, staff, administration, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form and use computers and other technology for job responsibilities.
Ability to apply instructions and sound judgment to solve problems and make decisions in standardized situations.
Ability to connect with and lead students with varied learning styles and backgrounds, manage conflicting opinions and stressful situations, and prioritize students’ interests.
Physical ability to frequently walk and stand, bend or twist, squat, stoop, kneel, reach, and repeat hand motions; occasionally sit or run; and meet the stated vision, hearing, and communication requirements.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors depending on the sport and accept responsibility for others’ safety, well-being, and work output.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the middle or high school level is preferred.
Knowledge of sports medicine is desirable.
Annual clinics or workshops to enhance sport-specific or other assigned knowledge.

Responsibilities

Coach participants in the skills necessary for achievement in tennis.
Plan, schedule, and attend regular in-season practices; develop practice plans and provide documentation when requested.
Oversee safety conditions in the area where the sport is conducted and maintain injury-prevention and follow-up practices.
Establish participation criteria based on skill, ability, and eligibility, and communicate them to parents and participants.
Collaborate with the athletic director and varsity head coach to implement the sport’s philosophy and direction.
Enforce discipline, sportsmanlike conduct, eligibility rules, and applicable WIAA, conference, district, and school policies.
Monitor daily attendance reports and participant emergency medical cards as needed.
Work with the athletics and activities director and varsity head coach in interscholastic contests.
Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms; maintain responsibility for equipment and complete post-season inventory and care arrangements.
Communicate program information to parents and the public through the school and media, and act as a liaison with booster clubs.
Keep other coaches informed about relevant sport rules and changes.
Coordinate a preseason meeting and develop and distribute a team handbook with the varsity head coach.
Attend athletic department code meetings and relevant clinics or workshops.
Define responsibilities for student managers and assistant coaches, provide assistant and sub-varsity coach in-services, and recommend assistant or volunteer coaches to the high school athletics and activities director.
Maintain accurate season statistics, records, and results.
Supervise students participating in the program.
Represent the district professionally and perform other duties assigned by the athletic department.