Coaching - Tennis Coach - Boys Head Coach

Ponca City Schools•Ponca City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boys Head Coach will promote excellent athletic performance in a safe and sportsmanlike manner. The coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. This is a 10-month, exempt position evaluated annually by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
Experience in Coaching
Current CPR Certification
Current Athletic Care & Prevention Certification

Nice To Haves

Courses in Coaching Theory
CDL Safety Education Certification

Responsibilities

Consults with the athletic director and school principal to set practice and competition schedules and participation rules, and disseminates this information to players and parents.
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in tennis.
Assigns managers and duties.
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
Arrives first and leaves last to practices and games.
Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.
Promptly notifies the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents.
Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Supervises the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc., ensures they are properly locked when not in use, and returns all equipment at the end of the season in storage-ready condition.
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Coordinates attendance and related travel for away games with the athletic director.
Coordinates off-season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches.
Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures.
Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about the athletic program.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.