HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Tennis 25/26

Young World Physical Education; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Athletic Coach at Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, Kentucky. The coach will be responsible for promoting sports and planning athletic programs, ensuring a positive environment for students.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/AED certification, and being at least 21 years of age. The position is part-time and requires effective communication and knowledge of various sports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; commitment to training.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old due to KHSAA.

Responsibilities

• Promote sports within the community.
• Plan and organize athletic program.
• Teach fundamental skills of the game.

Skills

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of sports regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR/AED certification

NFHS Coach ED Training

Job description

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Tennis 25/26

Thomas Nelson High School - Bardstown, Kentucky

Job Details

• Job ID: 5766676
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Head Athletic Coach

Reports To: Student Leadership Director or Coordinator / Principal

Salary Schedule/Grade: Student Leadership

Contracted Days and/or Hours: Seasonal

Exempt Status: Exempt

Job Class Code: 5105 (CERT), 7347 (CLAS), OR 8345 (PARA)

Position Classification: Extra Duty

Date Approved: 4/21/2026

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• NFHS Coach ED Training Required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

Position Summary

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

District and School Priority Alignment

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

Performance Responsibilities

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Wide range of physical movement.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Requires indoor and outdoor activity.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Joe Peake, AD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]