Assistant Tennis Coach: Develop Elite Student-Athletes

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

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.