Tennis Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Coaching experience in the sport, or participation in the sport at the high school or college level.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training, or enrollment in a current CPR and First Aid training course.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools is preferred.
• A Virginia teaching license or full-time classified employment with Loudoun County Public Schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of high academic standards for student-athletes.
• Assist the athletic director and principal with hiring and retaining assistant coaches.
• Direct, supervise, and regularly evaluate assistant coaches.
• Work with the athletic director to ensure athletes have appropriate insurance coverage.
• Cooperate with other head coaches to support a well-balanced athletic program.
• Promote appreciation of athletics, a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Direct varsity-team training, conditioning, and performance, and lead and assist coaches working with other assigned teams.
• Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and teams.
• Personally direct the team at all varsity contests; attend as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible; and supervise athletes at invitational meets and postseason competition.
• Advise the athletic director on preparation of the sport’s schedules and on selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• Recommend the types and amounts of equipment and supplies needed, and oversee equipment inventory and care.
• Advise the athletic director about the condition of athletic facilities and their preparation and maintenance needs.
• Help ensure player eligibility lists are prepared and maintained in accordance with VHSL rules.
• Recommend removal of athletes who have not met training or eligibility regulations.
• Ensure athletes complete and pass medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organize efforts to encourage students to try out and recruit equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, and other support personnel.
• Collect and maintain team records, statistics, news items, and photographs.
• Recommend students who qualify for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
• Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties related to head coaching as requested by the high school principal or athletic director.