2026 Girls Tennis Assistant Coach

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Tennis Coach for Minnetonka Middle School West. The role involves planning, supervising travel to events, and administering a successful tennis program in coordination with the Activities Office.

The position requires knowledge of Minnesota State High School League rules, strong communication, budget awareness, and a commitment to student development, discipline, and safety, with duties extending to coaching staff and assisting with program improvements.

Qualifications

• Coaching license or completion of MSHSL alternative program.
• Experience planning and supervising athletic teams.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State High School League rules and policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time.
• Commitment to student participation in co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
• Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
• Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Work with Director of Activities on budget requests and fundraising as needed.
• Plan and implement conditioning and strength programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
• Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office and other coaches.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship and manage activity penalties for students.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.

Skills

Coaching tennis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Budget awareness

Record keeping

First aid awareness

Education

Coaching certification or license

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching-Tennis

Date Posted: 5/15/2026

Location: Minnetonka Middle School West (MMW)

Date Available: September 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Season Dates

September-October 2026

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
2. Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
3. Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
4. Work with Director of Activities on specific budget requests and spending as well as fund raising as needed.
5. Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
6. Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office, Activities Coordinator or other coaches.
7. Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
2. Follow athletic department policy in ordering equipment, uniforms and supplies for the sport involved; turn in a complete inventory of all equipment at the conclusion of the season.
3. Assist the Student Activities Office to maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student physicals, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
4. Assist the Student Activities Office to prepare a roster of all team members to include numbers, grade level and positions.
5. Responsible to verify through the MHS Activities Office that all participants are eligible.
6. Report and document with an injury report form for all student major injuries immediately to the trainer, and to the Director of Activities.
7. Participate in coaches meeting, PLC's, and pre and post season meetings with the Director of Activities.
8. Develop and implement a transformational purpose statement.
9. Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
2. Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
3. Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
4. Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
6. Ability to receive work direction.
7. Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
8. Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Licensing Requirements

Applicant must possess a coaching license or complete a MSHSL alternative program.

Compensation

Compensation in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. Click here to view the wage schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -c-, Schedule B. Not medical or dental benefit eligible.

Application Procedure

Please upload a letter of interest and resume, attention Brennan Dickinsen, Activities Coordinator, and submit with your online application.