JV Girls Tennis Coach - Vacancy ID: 144864

Job Summary Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the Tennis program at Big Foot Union High School. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating athletes, and instructing game strategies and techniques. Essential Duties 1. Assists the head coach with instructing athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. 2. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach. 3. Assesses athlete’s skills, monitors athletes during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance. 4. Assists with determining game strategy. 5. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices, competitions, and bus trips. 6. Follows established procedures in the event of an injury. 7. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards athletes, officials, and spectators. 8. Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. 9. Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to athletes as directed by the Head Coach. 10. Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season. 11. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. 12. Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records. 13. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Other Duties 1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. 2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach, Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Some experience as an assistant Tennis coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.