Head Boys Tennis Coach

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, IL invites applications for Head Boys Tennis Coach to lead the boys tennis program and support student-athlete development aligned with district goals. Role requires ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification and prior high school tennis coaching experience.

Availability for off-season work and community events is expected, with a stipend provided through the district athletics program.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required.
• Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching tennis fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction effectively.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all tennis events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.).
• Maintain discipline and promote a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Skills

Coaching certification

High school coaching experience

Job description

Position: Head Boys Tennis Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Stipend Category: II (Head Boys Tennis Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and Purpose

Support student-athlete development in Boys Tennis and assisting the Richards Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities

• Excels at teaching tennis fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
• Plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction effectively.
• Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
• Chaperone and supervise athletes at all tennis events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.).
• Maintain discipline and promote a positive team environment.
• Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
• Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
• Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations

• Availability to work in the off season.
• Manage equipment, program needs, set‑up, and breakdown for practices and meets.
• Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.).
• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
• Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.

Qualifications

• ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required.
• Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants

Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board‑provided employee benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district employee.