ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Tennis

Thomas Nelson High School; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Athletic Coach for TNHS Tennis. This seasonal position reports to the Head Coach / Student Leadership Director or Coordinator / Principal and is part of the district's athletic program.

Responsibilities include promoting sports, planning and supervising practices, assisting coaches, teaching fundamentals and sportsmanship, checking eligibility, modeling professionalism, coordinating equipment, and fostering strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• NFHS Coach ED Training is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old per KHSAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist in planning the assigned athletic program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Teach fundamentals, team play, and game rules.
• Model good sportsmanship and professionalism.
• Respect officials’ integrity and judgment.
• Check participant eligibility, insurance, and parent consent.
• Provide students with guidance, support, and a positive role model.
• Lead small-group learning experiences with student athletes.
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms for safety and welfare.
• Build rapport with players, parents, staff, officials, and media.
• Read and apply rules, policies, and procedures.
• Pursue professional growth and maintain punctuality and appearance.
• Adhere to ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

NFHS Coach ED Training

21+ years old (KHSAA requirement)

Job description

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Tennis

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Job Details

Job ID: 5418170

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH

REPORTS TO

HEAD COACH / STUDENT LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

SEASONAL

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

5110 (CERT), 7345 (CLAS), 8346 (PARA), 5150 (CERT - ELE), 8150 (CLAS - ELE)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

EXTRA DUTY

DATE APPROVED

4/15/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

NFHS Coach ED Training Required.

Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist in planning the assigned athletic program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Position Type: Seasonal

Contact Information

• Joe Peake , SLD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: joseph.peake