Head Middle School Boys Tennis Coach

About This Role

Lead the Middle School Boys' Tennis Program, developing and mentoring student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training while fostering sportsmanship and teamwork. Ensure safety and adherence to all district, PIAA, and PDE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run the Middle School Boys' Tennis Program
• Develop, monitor, supervise, and train beginner and advanced student-athletes for tennis
• Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off the field, including academically and athletically
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for individual and team success
• Guide student-athletes to enhance moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and good sportsmanship
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development
• Cooperate with the School Athletic Office and District Athletic Department for pertinent information requests
• Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education, PIAA, and Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Model expected behavior including timeliness, positivity, respect, and constructive criticism while upholding program disciplines

Requirements

• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to serve as a positive role model
• Demonstrated knowledge of skills associated with tennis coaching
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Satisfactory result on a State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check

Qualifications

• Successful past coaching experience at the middle school, high school, or college level is preferred

Nice to Have

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college
• Past coaching experience at the middle school, high school, or college level