Boys/Girls Head Tennis Coach

Willcox Unified School District; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Arizona is seeking a head coach to organize and supervise its sports program, ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. The ideal candidate must possess successful coaching experience, relevant certifications, and serve as a mentor to student athletes. Responsibilities include training staff, managing budgets for equipment, and maintaining good public relations within the community. This role is essential for promoting a positive sports environment within the school.

Qualifications

• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must continue to learn new theories and procedures related to coaching.
• Serves as a role model for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Implement athletic policies approved by the school district.
• Ensure adherence to system, state and league regulations.
• Assist the athletic director with scheduling and equipment management.

Skills

Ability to organize and supervise sports programs

Knowledge of technical aspects of the sport

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona Coaching Certificate

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

Arizona IVP or Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
• Date Posted: 1/26/2026
• Location: Willcox High School

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
2. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. (Major sports)
3. The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. All head varsity coaches shall have valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed the National Federation of State High School Associations Level I Certification online at https://nfhslearn.com within forty five (45) days from date of hire.
4. The head coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
5. Current Arizona IVP or Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
6. Completion of the following NFHS online courses: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behavior, Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

REPORTS TO

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

SUPERVISES

In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Willcox Unified School District Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
2. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
3. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Established the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
2. Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
3. Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants with the athletic director.
4. Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
5. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Assists the athletic director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
2. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
3. Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
4. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
5. Advises the athletic director and recommends policy, method or procedural changes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
2. Gives constant attention to a student athlete's grades and conduct.
3. By his/her presence at all practices/games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
4. Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
5. Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
6. Completes paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries on proper forms and submits to athletic office within 24 hours.
7. Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
8. Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
9. Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT

1. Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within budget appropriations.
2. Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
3. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
4. Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
5. Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
6. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
7. Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
8. Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
9. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. Organizes parents, coaches, players and guests for preseason meetings.
2. Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
3. Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
4. Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
5. Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments and results.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:22:37 PM CST.