Girls Tennis Head Coach

• Date Posted: 6/16/2026
• Location:
  
  POLYTECH High School
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 SY
• Closing Date:
  Until Successfully Filled
• District: POLYTECH School District

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POLYTECH School District is now accepting applicants for the following

• Full responsibility for the overall supervision of his/her programs.
• Responsible for compliance with all DIAA rules and regulations
• Attend mandatory DIAA rules clinic and coaches' meetings.
• Responsible for verifying each athlete's academic and medical eligibility.
• Supervise and conduct practices, clinics and contests in a safe manner.
• Manage uniforms, equipment and facilities in a responsible manner.
• Notify the Athletic Director of annual budgetary needs.
• Teach student athletes ethical behavior, good sportsmanship, cooperative work ethic and responsibility.
• Develop positive public relations with the parents, school staff members and administrators, booster club members and the community.
• Communicate effectively with the Athletic Director, administrators, assistant coaches, players and parents.
• Direct injured athletes to the athletic trainer and report injuries to the nurse.
• Administrative Duties:
• Provide team rules and practice schedules to athletes, parents and Athletic Director.
• Submit an eligibility report
• Keep emergency cards on athletes accessible at all times.
• Have accurate rosters available for the Athletic Director, newspapers, school personnel and parents.
• Adhere to the DIAA state tournament manual deadlines.

Submit an end of the year report to include:

(1) Team records, standings and individual awards.

(2) Uniform and equipment inventory.

(3) Obligations for lost or missing uniforms and equipment.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university preferred, but not required.

Adult CPR certification required. Current with NFHS Concussion Recognition course. NFHS Coach Certification preferred.

• Valid Delaware teaching license and certification(s).
• Experience teaching or interacting with high school students.
• Experience organizing and supervising a youth sports program.
• Deep understanding of NFHS and Delaware sport rules and regulations.
• Deep understanding of current sport safety and training practices.

Plan and implement team practices based on DIAA standards and regulations.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Foster a stimulating and accepting team environment.

• Write, speak, and interact clearly and professionally.
• Read, analyze and interpret professional literature and federal and state regulation and rules documents.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, administrators, and staff members.

Perform effectively in environments with competing demands.

• Use Infinite Campus (pupil accounting software) to determine student athlete eligibility.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

• This is a part-time position offered for1 Season/Year (Continued appointment beyond 1 year will be at the discretion of the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal.)
• Athletic positions shall be filled according to the Delaware InterÂscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) regulations.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, Tuberculosis Test (PPD), and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
• Salary is calculated in accordance with the verified educational level and work experience of the selected candidate and in accordance with the district's Athletic Salary Scale.
• Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.