Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

Responsible for all coaching duties that pertain to a Varsity Girls Tennis program. The program is a spring sport. Title: Varsity Girls Tennis Coach Qualifications: Experience as participant and/or coach of the assigned post at the secondary or collegiate level. Demonstrates interest in and aptitude for performing the tasks listed. Red Cross certification in the area of first aid and CPR training must be current and within a reasonable period of time upon assumption of duties. Such alternatives to the above qualifications a the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. Reports to: Athletic Director Supervision: Students and Assistant Coach Job Goal: The coach works as a member of the Athletic Department to provide students with a comprehensive and interscholastic program. Such programs to lead students to achieve and maintain physical fitness, a sense of pride and competence in acquiring new skills, promotion of their sense of self and sportsmanship. Job Responsibilities: Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved. Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season. Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms, as appropriate. Maintains necessary attendance forms, health records, insurance records and similar paperwork. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area where the sport is conducted while students are present. Established performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his /her sport. Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students. Evaluates the effectiveness of the program and interprets it to the public, the staff and the administration. Assumes responsibility for carrying out all the health aspects of the program. Provides constant supervision of all participants involved in the assigned sport. Supervises transportation as needed. Evaluation: Performance of this assignment will be evaluated by the Athletic Director. Terms of Employment: Compensation and duration of coaching season as negotiated and approved by the School Committee.