Job Description
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct practices and training sessions for tennis program
- Teach basic skills and knowledge essential to the performance of the athletes
- Provides individual and team counseling and motivation
- Responsible for ensuring all athletes in the program are competing and behaving according to the expectations stated in the FWC Athletic Handbook
- Plans for and directs the team at scheduled contests and postseason tournaments
- Makes arrangements for transportation of team to contests and supervises team while traveling to and from contests
- Supervises team members in locker room areas when applicable
- Plans and directs the acquisition, issuance, maintenance, and inventorying of uniforms and equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring all athletes are in compliance with TAPPS, district, and state requirements (will receive assistance from athletic department)
- Maintains individual and team results/records/stats and distributes necessary information to TAPPS and the athletic office
- Assists in preparations/administering of tennis budget
- Assists in planning/direction of end-of-season banquet
- Meets and confers with parents as needed
- Attends clinics and workshops to keep abreast of rule changes and to improve coaching skills
- Establishes and maintains a good leadership model and demonstrates high standards of sportsmanlike conduct
Requirements
Qualifications
- Committed to living and teaching a life of service to Christ in accordance with the FWC Statement of Faith and Beliefs
- Exhibits necessary knowledge and experience to effectively lead and grow the tennis program
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to manage personnel
- Ability to manage inventory
Level
Education Sponsored Youth (high school/middle school)