Coach - Tennis SY

Job Overview

Under general supervision of the Principal and/or Athletic Director, the coach is responsible for coaching or advising students in a specified athletic or non‑athletic Extended Day Duty Activity. The incumbent must maintain a highly efficient injury prevention program and adhere to sound coaching practices. The incumbent performs related work as required.

Position:
Coach (Sports)

• Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; responsible for the general health and welfare of students and for the actions and conduct of students.
• Maintains cooperation with the Principal and/or Athletic Director and other Extended Day Duty personnel; maintains good communications by keeping them informed regarding the overall program, including trips, games, etc.
• Develops a sound system for accountability, upkeep, and protection of equipment.
• Develops good public relations in the school and community.
• Attends contests and practice sessions.
• Completes appropriate reports evaluating the activity and makes recommendations for improvements.

• Education and experience:
  
  equivalent to a high school diploma, preferred if teaching contract with Washoe County School District; some experience participating in and/or functioning as a coach/advisor in the specific activity.
• Knowledge of: rules, theory, and regulations relating to the specific activity.
• Skills:
  
  providing leadership and developing rapport with students; constructing well‑organized practices and contests; communicating verbally and in writing; supervising students; teaching good sportsmanship.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  valid Nevada Teaching Certificate desirable; CPR certification required.
• Special considerations: willing and able to work on weekends and at various times of day, depending on the activity.
• Compensation: non‑contracted; stipend based on the ‘Extended Day Duty Scale’ negotiated with the Washoe County Teachers Association.

The Washoe County School District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Site(s):
Reed High School

Internal Job Number: 2025-26-AC253295

To apply, complete an online coaching application and attach it to this job posting. Indicate specific areas of coaching interest in the Coaching/Club Interests field on the Additional Information page of the application.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have a $58.50 deduction from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non‑licensed employees will have a $58.80 deduction when fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.