What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boys Tennis Coach position at Wheaton Academy?
Part-time
Description
Job Summary: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach by maintaining the program's overall level of excellence, the physical and spiritual development of players, and its reputation within the community, the conference, and the IHSA.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Coaches varsity or junior varsity players, as assigned by varsity coach.
- Attends all regular season and post-season practices and games
- Serves as a Christian role model to students.
- Demonstrates Christ-like behavior.
- Attends team devotions and leads devotions periodically.
- Continues to pursue growth in skills as a position coach by learning from other coaching staff and attending coaching clinics.
- Uses requisite technology independently to perform coaching instructional and program operational duties.
- Assist with team excursions.
- Assist with community and school service activities.
- Assist with college recruiting.
- Assist with summer camp operations.
- Assistant coaches are assigned select roles by the head varsity coach. These could include:
- Coaching: Position strategy and coordination; Player discipleship and leadership development; Development and oversight of other assistant coaches
- Communication: Assist with communication to parents; assist with communication to players; assist with communication to parent volunteers; assist with social media; coordination with Sports Information Director to keep social media and website current
- Program operations: Athletic trainer coordination; referee coordination
Requirements
Wheaton Academy employees must fully embrace the school's Educational Philosophy and Mission as expressed in its Protestant Statement of Faith and commit to upholding these principles. Participation in a Protestant church whose core beliefs align with Wheaton Academy's Statement of Faith is expected.
Employment at Wheaton Academy requires affirmation of an evangelical Protestant Christian faith, including a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a desire to share the gospel message of salvation. Employees are expected to demonstrate spiritual maturity in character and conduct, reflecting the principles of I Timothy 4:12 within and beyond the school environment (Luke 6:40). They should exemplify discernment, dignity, respect, and Christ-centered living, setting a positive example for students, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
The ideal candidate brings prior collegiate playing experience and proven coaching experience. This individual demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a track record of guiding teams or programs toward achieving a shared vision—whether in coaching or other professional contexts.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.