What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis position at Lynchburg City Schools?
Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis
Department: Heritage High School
Salary Grade: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Heritage High School
Reports to: Athletic Director
Date: 09/29/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
- Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members. The coach must travel with the team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of tennis.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Past play experience in tennis. Preference given to those with coaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Skill instruction, practice/match plan development of tennis.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS:
START DATE:
2026-2027
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $54,405 - $76,449