What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIddle School Tennis Coach position at Menlo School?
Menlo School is seeking an exceptional middle school tennis coach. The successful candidate will have competitive tennis coaching experience either at the middle school, high school, college and/or elite club level, the ability to teach tennis fundamentals, and improve the skills of tennis players of varying abilities.
This is a variable hour, part-time position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Head Coach (and sometimes lead) age-appropriate practices.
- Attend all tennis practices and games.
- Practice sessions run for 6th grade from 1:05–2:10 p.m., and for 7th/8th grade from 2:15–3:20 p.m. on school cycle days 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
- Games occur in the spring season (approximately March 9th – May 15th) and are after school.
- Teach skill progressions, rules, strategy, and player/coach etiquette in effective training sessions.
- Maintain student engagement both physically and verbally during practices.
- Monitor proper stretching, warm-ups, and emphasize appropriate dress and footwear.
- Track attendance, keep accurate and up-to-date rosters, and ensure practices start and end on time.
- Reinforce team guidelines, expectations, and rules for the season.
- Communicate with athletes and parents regarding schedule changes, team philosophy, discipline issues, or behavioral concerns (while keeping the Athletic Director informed).
- Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices and matches—including ensuring all students are safely picked up by parents or riding the team bus.
- Monitor study halls on days when weather prevents practice, prior to games, or when practice is not held.
- Convey the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and the value of both winning and losing with integrity.
- Provide and maintain a safe environment for all student-athletes, physically and mentally.
- Report accidents, injuries, or safety hazards promptly to the Athletic Director and complete required documentation.
- Manage and maintain team equipment, uniforms, scorebooks, and first aid kits. Assist with distributing and collecting uniforms, ensuring they are returned clean.
- Collaborate with the Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, Sports Performance Coaches, other coaching staff, and Facilities personnel.
- Represent and teach Menlo Athletics’ Mission and Values as an integral part of the educational experience (below).
- Bring fun, positivity, and joy to both practices and competitions.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least three years prior tennis playing and/or coaching experience at the middle school, high school, college and/or elite club level.
- Experience that includes knowledge of National Federation High School (NFHS) rules and regulations of the sport and a knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation is preferred.
- Experience helping students learn by exploring and interacting with their environment is preferred.
- Possession of valid, unexpired CPR, and First Aid certifications.
- NFHS Coaching certification.
MENLO SCHOOL ATHLETICS VALUES:
LIFE LESSONS THROUGH SPORT
Pursue Excellence
- Embrace and celebrate competitive excellence while taking responsibility for meeting the highest standards in both academics and athletics.
- Develop a growth mindset, build resiliency, and commit to continual improvement.
- Find joy in the process.
Celebrate Team
- Develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than yourself.
- Cherish the legacy you’re inheriting and recognize that it is a privilege to play sport at Menlo School.
- Recognize that everyone on the team is valuable, and treat them accordingly.
Honor the Game
- Perform as ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever-wider communities.
- Celebrate and honor your team, officials, opponents, school, fans and sport.
- Strive to compete at your highest level possible.
Uphold Strong Values
- Exhibit courage, appreciate inclusiveness and diversity, and commit to moral behavior.
- Act with integrity.
- Lead responsibly, with humility, honor, fairness, honesty, virtue, and character.
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and cover letter through our portal.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us:
Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in Atherton, California, and established in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
At Menlo, we challenge, support, excite, and empower our students to pursue academic excellence, develop deep curiosity, and fall in love with learning through the exploration of an engaging academic curriculum and outstanding creative arts and athletics offerings. Our program is constantly evolving to ensure a relevant and responsive experience that prepares students to be ethical, high-character individuals who are equipped to meet the world’s most pressing challenges with integrity, creativity, and resilience.
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are at the core of our institutional values. Here, we aim to nurture a culture of kindness, trust, and belonging where every member of our community feels welcomed, valued, and included. We are committed to honoring diverse backgrounds, identities, and ideas by engaging with curiosity, care, and compassion. We strive to ensure all flourish as a full participant in the life of the School and leave a lasting legacy as their best and authentic selves. A deep sense of belonging, grounded in our shared values of kindness, curiosity, empathy, and respect, is at the heart of these endeavors.
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base salary range for this position for the 2025-2026 pay range will be $23.00 - $43.00 per hour. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for Menlo School in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Job ID: 346
Salary : $23 - $43
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