Boys Tennis Assistant Coach — Develop Talent

Proviso Township High Schools; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools invites applications for the Boys Tennis-Assistant Coach position at Proviso East High School. This stipend role supports the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating all facets of the tennis program, fostering a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Illinois teaching certificate (Type 03/09/10) or ASEP/NFHS certification, with CPR/AED and concussion certifications, and experience

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate (Type 03, 09, or 10) OR ASEP/NFHS Certification.
• IHSA concussion awareness training and safety protocols as required by state/federal regulations.
• Background check and fingerprinting clearance.
• Completion of federal Title IX training to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws in athletics.
• Prior successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Coaching certification required for non-teaching staff (ASEP/NFHS or IHSA-approved).
• Concussion certification valid for two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in designing skill development drills, practice plans, and conditioning sessions.
• Provide individualized feedback on technique, effort, and sportsmanship.
• Assist with game-day logistics, equipment setup, venue prep, warm-ups, and scorekeeping.
• Maintain inventory of athletic equipment and coordinate repairs and issuance.
• Monitor IHSA rules, district policies, and safety protocols including CPR/AED readiness and concussion management.
• Support athlete eligibility tracking and manage required documentation (physicals, clearances).
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff; liaise with Head Coach as needed.
• Participate in preseason meetings, team briefings, mandatory trainings, and postseason tasks.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois teaching certificate (Type 03/09/10)

ASEP/NFHS certification

Concussion awareness training

Tools

CPR/AED certification

IHSA concussion safety training

Background check clearance

Job description

Proviso Township High Schools invites applications for the Boys Tennis-Assistant Coach position at Proviso East High School. This stipend role supports the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating all facets of the tennis program, fostering a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment for student-athletes.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Illinois teaching certificate (Type 03/09/10) or ASEP/NFHS certification, with CPR/AED and concussion certifications, and experience