JV Girls Tennis Coach

Reports to:

Principal or designee

Promotes the development of character, leadership, cooperation and respect for others that will make the participant a better citizen. Develops athletic skills of students interested in competitive sports activities.

• Submits participant lists, equipment needs, program information and other designated information prior to season.
• Follows policy in the athletic handbook and meets all criteria as outlined in job description.
• Develops rapport with and demonstrates effective management of the coaching staff.
• Is appropriately dressed at the practice and games.
• Participates in in-service meetings and other activities to improve coaching performance.
• Attends meetings of the athletic department.
• Develops sound public relations. Cooperates with newspapers, radio, television, booster club and interested spectators.
• Understands and follows rules and regulations set forth by all governing agencies: state association, school district and league.
• Participates in parent's night, banquets, award nights, pep assemblies and letters to colleges regarding players.
• Maintains appropriate sideline conduct at games with respect to players, officials and other workers.
• Develops rapport with other teachers, coaches, administrators and support staff.
• Works cooperatively with middle school coaches in developing a coordinated program.
• Promotes all sports in the athletic program attempting to foster school spirit.
• Cooperates and communicates with parents during the entire year.
• Works cooperatively with the athletics administrator.
• Helps students and parents see the relationship between athletics and character development:

• a. Promotes the concept of individual excellence
• b. Promotes the importance of teamwork
• c. Insists on good sportsmanship
• d. Promotes academic achievement

• Provides training rules to team members in writing and follows due process procedures.
• Develops respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, language and conduct during a contest.
• Provides proper supervision and administration of locker and training room and on bus trips.
• Is well versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport.
• Has individual and team discipline and control.
• Develops a well-organized practice schedule which utilizes his/her staff and team to its maximum potential.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the staff.
• Holds periodic staff meetings, including middle school coaches to implement the above.
• Develops integrity within the coaching staff, fellow coaches and works to make better coaches.
• Demonstrates fairness, understanding, tolerance, sympathy and patience with team members.
• Uses new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to sound, already proven methods of coaching.
• Arrives at practices and games on time.
• Shows an interest in athletes in off-season activities and classroom efforts.
• Provides leadership and attitudes that produce positive efforts by participants.
• Knows the medical aspects of the position, including first aid, injury policies. Works with a trainer and/or family physician.
• Stresses conditioning, physical fitness and injury prevention.
• Provides an atmosphere of cooperation in being receptive to suggestions and giving credit to those responsible for success.
• Uses ethical means of motivation and emphasizes values of competitive athletics, acceptable personal behavior and decision-making.
• Utilizes practice time for both individual and team development.
• Develops team performance consistent with athletes' abilities.

• Cares for equipment, including issue, collection, inventory and storage.
• Is cooperative in developing non-league schedules and securing officials.
• Is cooperative in sharing facilities and working with maintenance personnel.
• Shows self-control and poise in areas related to coaching responsibilities.
• Displays enthusiasm and exhibits interest in coaching.
• Keeps the athletic administrator informed about events.
• Is cooperative in helping service clubs, the booster club, recreation department and other organizations in their projects which in turn relate to the athletic program.
• Encourages all potential athletes to participate in sport programs.
• Follows proper procedure for purchase of equipment.
• Operates sport within the budget.
• Responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern the work.
• Prompt and regular attendance is required.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

• Allergic Reaction Training required.
• First Aid Certification required.
• Coaches certification training preferred.
• Ability to…