SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Girls Tennis Coach is responsible, along with the Executive Director of Athletics, and Athletic Staff, to promote the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics, within the tennis program. This is a stipend position. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Make Jesus Christ central to the entire girls' tennis program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ. Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes in the tennis program. Connect and communicate with parents of tennis players appropriately using all means of communication (verbal, social media, email, etc.) Provide oversight for the overall program, establishing a fundamental plan of development at each level of play. Assist in the hiring process of the coaches within the tennis program. Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program. Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook. Know and ensure compliance with all SCHSL Rules and Guidelines including start dates, out of season, dead season. Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements. In collaboration with the Strength Training Coach, ensure that student athletes receive appropriate strength training for the sport. Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and field until practice, or the game has ended, and the student athletes have left. Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment. Ensure that tennis roster is submitted to the Athletic Office to determine SCHSL eligibility. Effectively manage the program budget and seek appropriate approval for purchases. Provide performance evaluation to the assistant coaches in the program. Annually assess personal and program performance by completing a self-evaluation, and meeting with athletic administration. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith , and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School. Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment , and Statement of Faith . Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities, and be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community. Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and preferably with experience and or training in coaching. Must have at least five years' experience as a head tennis coach, or experience as a tennis professional. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Coaches must be able work in challenging conditions related to the sport which may include coaching outdoors in varying hot or cold weather. Exposure to elements such as rain, snow, dirt, fumes, and loud noises may be necessary. Coaches must be able to demonstrate techniques and skills of the sport. Coaches must be able to be physically active for extended periods, including standing, walking, and moving around the field or court. Coaches must be able to lift and carry equipment related to the sport. Coaches must be able to visually monitor athletes for their safety, which can require good eyesight and the ability to stand for long periods.
Salary: $16.6K - $24.4K a year
Employment Type: Contract
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