Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach

JOB SUMMARY: Promote a fundamentally sound athletic program with emphasis on physical and skill development of the individual and to encourage a positive attitude toward fair play and sportsmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Iowa coaching certificate and successful tennis coaching                          

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
• Check out equipment one week prior to the first practice as determined by the IHSAA/IGHSAU starting date regulations.
• Assume responsibility for all tennis equipment in grades 9 - 12 to include purchase, cleaning and repair of equipment.
• Submit a final inventory of all equipment to the Athletic Director annually at the end of the tennis season.
• Make all contacts with the news media as to pre-season reports, meet results and statistics and the final season records and statistics.
• Assume responsibility for facilities used during practices including dressing facilities.
• Submit all non-school day practice schedules to the Athletic Director.
• Coordinate practice and meet areas, scheduling, practice times, and responsibilities with other staff members and the Athletic Director.
• Provide squad lists and program information to the Athletic Director at the beginning of the season.
• Complete an "End of the Season" report form to be furnished by the Athletic Director at the end of the season.
• Assume responsibility for all equipment needed by the coaches and players on meet days.
• Be responsible for supervision of players' conduct during pre and post-meet times while in the building and dressing facilities.
• Submit transportation requests to the Athletic Director prior to the first practice of the season.
• Plan and supervise off-season conditioning programs in conjunction with the other head coaches and the Athletic Director.
• Attend all meetings called by the Athletic Director.
• Perform other tasks and assume responsibility as assigned the Athletic Director.
• Will be involved in the selection process of assistant coaches.

 Professional Performance Criteria

• Assist in preparation, maintenance, repair and storage of equipment.
• Assist in issuing equipment.
• Assist in seeing that training rules are enforced and violations are reported.
• Carry out all duties assigned by the head coach.
• Assist in seeing that injury and insurance reports are made and are on file.
• Assist in maintaining the locker and equipment rooms in a proper manner.
• Be at all practice sessions and all games or be available for a scouting assignment.
• Assist with the checking in of equipment and in taking inventory.
• Suggest to Athletic Director any new equipment needed.
• Assist in the administration and supervision of the towels, locks and lockers used during the specific athletic season.
• All other duties as assigned by head coach or Athletic Director.