26/27 Assistant Boys Tennis Coach (East High School)

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

East High School in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking an Assistant Girls Tennis Coach to join the Athletics department for the upcoming season. This part-time role focuses on coaching and supporting student-athletes within MSHSAA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating practices, assisting with program logistics, safety, and development of players; requires a teaching certificate. Compensation is $4,500 per season with seasonal, part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the sport with a full team in line with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions to develop student-athletes’ potential.
• Emphasize safety and knowledge of training and injury management.
• Demonstrate high standards of sportsmanship in practices and contests.
• Assist in returning school equipment in line with KCMSD policies.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications.
• Complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Fulfill 8 hours of professional development (4 district, 3 school, 1 outside).

Education

Teacher's Certificate or Substitute/T provisional Certificate

Job description

26/27 Assistant Boys Tennis Coach (East High School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5845444

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

Salary Grade: $4500 per season

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director/Building Principal

Position Summary:

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student‑athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student‑athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development:
  • District level meetings – 4 hrs;
  • School level meetings – 3 hrs;
  • Outside meetings/Clinics – 1 hr

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student‑athletes

Qualifications

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a full or part‑time employee in the District.
• Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of work year: seasonal

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $4,500 to $4,500 Per Year

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Donita Acklin , Athletic Financial Analysis
• 0580 - Athletics Activities
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]