Boys Tennis Head Coach - North

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a coach who will empower and inspire student athletes while fostering a reliable and adaptable team environment. This role involves managing team procedures and assessing athlete skills at a varsity level.

The ideal candidate must possess an IHSA Coaching Certification, demonstrating knowledge of sports, effective communication, and a commitment to athletic and academic growth. A competitive athletic environment is key to this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess IHSA Coaching Certification including related training.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to foster a positive athletic environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive sports knowledge.
• Assess athletes' skills and abilities.
• Manage team procedures and behavior.
• Coordinate athletic practices effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of sports

Team building

Communication

Adaptability

Education

IHSA Coaching Certification

Job description

Overview

• Provide a competitive athletic environment that empowers and inspires student athletes
• Help to foster team building and an environment of reliability, adaptability and good sportsmanship
• Assist in the promotion of academic growth and achievement for athletes

Qualifications

• IHSA Coaching Certification (including applicable performance‑enhancing substances, concussion, hate speech and harassment, and CPR/AED training)

Reports To

• Assistant Principal for Athletics or Assistant Athletic Director of the building assigned

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of content and sport
• Assess skill and ability of athletes and demonstrate knowledge of student athletes relating to their age and varied skill level
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources for coaches
• Create a team environment of respect and rapport in both coach‑athlete and athlete‑athlete interaction
• Establish a culture for learning, instilling the importance of skill, success, effort to win, and expectations of achievement
• Manage team procedures including coaching the varsity level and the supervision of lower‑level assistant coaches
• Manage student athlete behavior in and out of season
• Organize and coordinate physical space
• Communicate, orally and in writing, with players, parents and Athletic Office expectations and procedures for the entire program
• Design coherent instruction and/or practices, group and team time; engage all athletes in learning through individual activities, group and team instruction; provide clear instruction and positive feedback
• Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting practices, responding to athlete’s needs and areas of concern
• Maintain accurate program records of awards, wins/losses, and statistics
• Communicate with media
• Contribute to Athletic Department and school by encouraging and supporting athletes in other sports by verbally encouraging them and presence at contests
• Collaborate with other head coaches, APA, and building administration in order to foster high‑level goals for the program
• Reflect on coaching/performance in order to assess personal growth; pursue professional development and continued growth through attendance at sport‑specific clinics
• Participate in assessment process and evaluate program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal for Athletics

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media
• Ability to write professional communications
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology‑related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long‑term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The pace of work tasks would be considered fast
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.