Assistant Tennis Coach, OHS

Ottumwa Community School District; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated athletic coaches to inspire and lead student athletes. This role requires a strong understanding of sports regulations and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Coaches will be responsible for ensuring the safety of participants, motivating athletes, and promoting teamwork. Ideal candidates will possess a current Coaching Endorsement, CPR training, and a passion for teaching. Join a supportive community that values cooperation and ethical conduct in sports, and make a significant impact on young athletes’ lives while contributing to their personal and athletic development.

Qualifications

• Must have current Coaching Endorsement or Authorization.
• Completed CPR training and Concussion course required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise all coaching activities for student safety.
• Motivate athletes and promote team morale and spirit.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Motivational skills

Team management

Knowledge of sports rules

Education

Coaching Endorsement or Authorization

CPR Training

Concussion course

Job description

Ottumwa Community School District | Ottumwa, IA 52501

Duties and Responsibilities of Athletic Coaches

All coaches should be familiar with the rules of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and/or the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, as well as the policies of the Ottumwa Community School District and the policies of their respective sport for the Central Iowa Metropolitan League.

All coaching activities are to be organized and supervised by the coaches to ensure student safety. Be aware of unsafe equipment and/or facilities and report such to the Athletic Director immediately.

Coaches are to be at all practice sessions, games, and contests on time and are to be dressed appropriately.

Cooperation is an essential part of the Ottumwa High School athletic program. Coaches should cooperate with coaches of other sports and support each other in an ethical manner.

All coaches are responsible for motivating individual athletes and promoting team morale and spirit. Highly motivated athletes and teams are the most successful. Coaches at OHS are expected to use positive motivation techniques.

Coaches are held responsible for the conduct of their squad members during practice, at games, and on trips. Coaches are to demand their squad members conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen at all times.

Purchasing of any team clothing, equipment, or supplies must have prior approval from the Athletic Director.

Coaches must always be teachers first, coaches second. Coaches are expected to be able to conduct their classes on days of practice and games. Coaches will not be expected to coach on days when they are absent from school.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have current Coaching Endorsement or Authorization and completed CPR training and Concussion course.

The Ottumwa Community School District has an established policy of equal employment opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. The district also has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment, and advancement of women, minorities, and disabled. We expect the administration to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or creed.