Girls Tennis Head Coach

DEER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 3,400 - 5,400; Full time

Job summary

Deer Park School District invites applications for the position of Girls Head Coach for Tennis at Deer Park High School. The role involves leading a high school girls tennis program, planning practices, and coordinating with assistant coaches to promote athletic excellence and sportsmanship during the season.

The successful applicant will foster student growth, ensure safety compliance, and communicate with families while upholding the district’s values and policies throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain by start of season.
• Understand the sport, its safety practices, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Previous coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with players, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding tennis techniques, rules, and safety practices.
• Develops and organizes practice program in conjunction with assistant coaches.
• Schedules and conducts practices according to the season calendar.
• Supervise athletes from start to finish, including bus trips and events.
• Promote the interscholastic tennis program in harmony with the school.

Skills

Coaching experience

Relationship building

Safety practices knowledge

Motivation and leadership

Communication with parents

Job description

Deer Park School District #414

Position:Girls Head Coach

Sport: Tennis

Location: Deer Park High School

Season Dates: 3/1/27-5/05/2027

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport
• Develops and organizes practice program in conjunction with assistant coaches.
• Schedules and conducts practices according to agreed-upon schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times
• Supervise athletes on buses on trips to other schools
• Promotes the entire interscholastic program of the school and directs the program in harmony with the total school program
• Sets an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials
• Fosters among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle to student athletes
• Adheres to all safety laws and district policies
• Follows the injuries, care, and prevention procedures of the Deer Park School District
• Reports injuries to the Athletic Director
• Supervises assistant coaches and communicates and monitors expectations
• Recognizes and adheres to any athlete health plans
• Communicates with parents in a timely, proactive, and professional manner
• Provides equal opportunities for all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 or older
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development
• Previous applicable coaching experience required
• Demonstrated successful experience building relationships with players, parents, and the community is required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities
• Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the activity
• Ability to develop players toward goals of improved skills, knowledge of the game, leadership, and commitment to the team
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seldom (less than 10%):
  • Lifting up to 30 lbs
  • Repetitive keyboard usage
  • Lift assist over 50 lbs
  • Computer screen viewing
  • Standing
• Limited (10-30%):
  • Twisting
  • Lifting up to 20 lbs
  • Kneeling
  • Pushing/pulling
  • Walking
• Moderate (31-60%):
  • Sitting
  • Stooping, bending
  • Exposure to noise
  • Exposure to outside elements
• Frequent (61-100%):
  • Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
  • Exposure to human-borne pathogens
  • After hours work

Terms of Employment and Salary:

26-27 Stipend: $3,360- $5,436 per season, depending on experience.

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

This position is not eligible for retirement: https://www.drs.wa.gov/

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

• Civil Rights: Sam Abrahms / 509-468-3308 / [e-mail]
• Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Suzanne McKibbon / 509-464-5526 / [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Kirstin Hermann / 509-464-5527 / [e-mail]

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526