Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

Young World Physical Education; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

A local community school in Storm Lake is looking for an Assistant Boys Tennis Coach to support the head coach in developing a competitive athletic program. The role emphasizes student growth, teamwork, and discipline, requiring a valid Iowa coaching license and skills in motivating student-athletes. Key responsibilities include program development, teaching skills, and ensuring safety and compliance with policies. This is a stipend position for the designated season and offers a chance to foster student leadership and integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and coaching principles.
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Required coaching authorization and certifications (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured competitive program.
• Teach sport-specific skills and conditioning.
• Promote academic accountability among student-athletes.
• Establish clear expectations for conduct.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and adherence to policies.
• Model professionalism and positive leadership.

Skills

Knowledge of sport and coaching principles

Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Endorsement

CPR certification

NFHS concussion training

Mandatory reporter training

Completion of 55-hour coaching course

Job description

Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5600861 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 23, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

About Our District

Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, reimagining possibilities and leaving legacies for every student we serve. We believe all students can achieve at grade level through innovative instruction, intentional family engagement, and strong, trusting relationships. Our schools are student-centered environments where culture, identity, and community are valued, and where collective responsibility drives our work.

Position Summary

This position supports the head coach in leading and developing a competitive athletic program that promotes student growth, teamwork, discipline, and school pride. The assistant coach works collaboratively with the head coach to create a safe, inclusive, and high-expectation environment where student-athletes develop skills, character, and leadership while representing Storm Lake with integrity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a structured, competitive program aligned to district and state guidelines.
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategy, conditioning, and teamwork.
• Promote academic accountability and character development among student-athletes.
• Establish clear expectations for conduct, sportsmanship, and effort.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, staff, and the community.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to district and athletic association policies.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positive leadership.

Required Licensure

All coaches (paid or volunteer) must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Coaching Endorsement through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE).

Minimum requirements include:

• At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification
• NFHS concussion training
• Mandatory reporter training
• Completion of an approved 55-hour coaching course (or equivalent coursework)

Authorization must remain current and in good standing. Candidates may be hired before obtaining authorization, but must complete all requirements and secure Iowa Coaching Authorization within a district-established timeline.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and coaching principles.
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Required coaching authorization and certifications (as applicable).

Terms of Employment

This is a stipend position for the designated season. Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Cara Pederson
• 419 Lake Avenue
• Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]