Assistant Tennis Coach

Saint Mary's Hall; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hall invites an enthusiastic Assistant Tennis Coach to help develop a competitive tennis program across Lower, Middle, and Varsity levels. You will support the Head Coach in planning, coaching, and mentoring student-athletes while upholding school values.

Responsibilities include coordinating practices, events, and meet days; communicating team progress; and assisting with special events and fundraising. A focus on academics and FERPA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for Tennis.
• Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn, apply, and adhere to SPC/ISAL rules and regulations.
• Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
• Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor studentathletes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning and administering all aspects of the Tennis Program as assigned.
• Model and maintain exemplary student-athlete conduct under the Head Coach guidance.
• Provide coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach in all areas of the Tennis program.
• Participate in public relations activities.
• Ensure adherence to SPC/ISAL rules and regulations.
• Counsel team members in academics, disciplinary, and personal matters per FERPA guidelines.
• Participate in annual continuing education programs.
• Coordinate and assist administration with home and away meet day activities (schedule practices, setup and breakdown of equipment, meet setup).
• Work with Director of Communications to communicate team achievements.
• Assist in special events and meets, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics.
• Athletic Department game day administration as assigned.
• Assist and maintain inventory at year start/end.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tennis fundamentals

Athlete recruitment

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Public relations

Mentoring

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Position Description

Saint Mary’s Hall is seeking a passionate, energetic Assistant Tennis Coach who strives to build a highly competitive and challenging program for the SMH student-athletes while supporting the school’s mission. Saint Mary’s Hall is committed to offering rewarding experiences for the students while maintaining high academic standards. An SMH coach is an individual who seeks excellence daily, while teaching life skills that will benefit the student-athletes within the program for many years to come. Saint Mary’s Hall offers Tennis at the Lower School, Middle School, and Varsity levels. Coaches will be assigned based on experience and need.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Tennis Coach is responsible for assisting in planning and administering all aspects of the Tennis Program as assigned.
• Under the direction of the Head Tennis Coach, the Assistant Tennis Coach should model and maintain an exemplary studentathlete concept and the personal development of a studentathlete whose on and offcourt behavior reflects favorably upon the Saint Mary’s Hall community in general and the athletics program.
• Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach in all areas of the Tennis program.
• Participates in public relations activities.
• Ensures the highest professional standards and behavior regarding adherence to SPC/ISAL rules and regulations.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters while adhering to Saint Mary’s Hall and FERPA guidelines.
• Participates in annual continuing education programs as assigned.
• Coordinates and assists administration with home and away meet day activities (schedule practices, setup and breakdown of equipment, personnel, meet setup, etc.)
• Works with Director of Communications to communicate the accomplishments and endeavors of the team, both individuals and as a whole
• Assists in special events and meets, championships, fundraisers, and/or clinics, including, but not limited to, major fundraisers, camps, and/or clinics.
• Athletic Department game day administration as assigned.
• Assist and maintain inventory at the beginning and end of the academic year.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.
• Level of assignment based on qualifications and need.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fundamentals, technical aspects, and strategy for Tennis
• Ability to attract and retain qualified athletes and to facilitate timely progress toward graduation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn, apply, and adhere to SPC/ISAL rules and regulations.
• Ability to interact well with officials, coaches, parents, and the public.
• Ability to work with students of all backgrounds and mentor studentathletes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
• Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, CPR/First Aid certification prior to completing the hiring process. (The school will cover the cost of training if needed.)

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Will require travel to various events to include overnight trips.
• Will work nights or weekends.
• Works mostly outdoors in any number of elements
• Will involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 50 lbs.
• Operates various types of office equipment.
• Work in a rigorous academic environment dealing with a wide variety of physical and intellectual challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

Other Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.