Varsity Boys Tennis Head Coach

About This Role

This role is for a Varsity Boys Tennis Head Coach at Sanford High School, focused on developing an athletic program distinguished by integrity and character, while instructing students in tennis techniques and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student athletes and ensure they are appropriately ready for competition through proper preparation and planning
• Supervise and manage off-season programs to enhance players' abilities
• Serve as a role model for students, instructing them in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of tennis
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities and exercises
• Assess players' skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and determine game/competition strategy
• Supervise athletes during practices and competition, following established procedures for injuries
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students, and submit a list of award winners at season end
• Participate in special activities including parent's night and award nights
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and related records
• Work to enhance and display the philosophy and objectives of the athletic department
• Administer the District athletic codes and maintain orderly records of issued equipment/uniforms

Requirements

• Knowledge and expertise in the strategies, methods, and techniques of Tennis
• Ability to manage all aspects of coaching tennis
• Earned or will earn credentials of Maine Coaches (including CPR/First Aid and Current Maine CHRC)

Qualifications

• Three years of varsity coaching experience preferred, previous experience working with high-school aged athletes preferred

Nice to Have

• Three years of varsity coaching experience
• Previous experience working with high-school aged athletes

Certifications