Head Coach for Boys Varsity Tennis

Mcleanschool; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean School in Potomac, Maryland, seeks a Head Coach for Boys Varsity Tennis to begin March 1, 2027. The role involves leading Grades 9-12 boys tennis, directing the program, and serving as an ambassador for the school.

Ideal candidates have head varsity coaching or college/club experience, strong communication, and leadership skills. USTA or related coaching certs are preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a Head Varsity Tennis Coach, College Coach, or Club-Level Coach, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive leadership by coaching the Boys Varsity Tennis team.
• Oversee the entire Varsity Boys Tennis Program.
• Serve as an ambassador for the School and the Tennis Program, engaging with prospective scholar-athletes and families.
• Conduct off-season activities within league guidelines, such as strength and conditioning sessions, summer leagues, and pre- and post-season workouts.
• Embrace and model McLean School’s Core Values in interactions with students, families, and the community.

Skills

Head coach experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Student-athlete mentoring

Job description

Head Coach for Boys Varsity Tennis

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for the Head Coach for Boys Varsity Tennis position to begin March 1, 2027.

For more than 70 years, McLean School has helped bright K-12 students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college-preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild-to-moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them.

Position Overview

The Head Coach for Varsity Boys Tennis is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing the Grades 9-12 Boys Tennis Program. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Head Varsity Tennis Coach, College Coach, or Club-Level Coach, with strong written and oral communication skills. Previous tennis playing and coaching experience is required. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills and enjoy working with student-athletes of varying ability levels. The ideal candidate should also have a clear perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience.

USTA certification or other recognized tennis teaching/coaching certification is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide positive leadership by coaching the Boys Varsity Tennis team.
• Oversee the entire Varsity Boys Tennis Program.
• Serve as an ambassador for the School and the Tennis Program, engaging with prospective scholar-athletes and families.
• Conduct off-season activities within league guidelines, such as strength and conditioning sessions, summer leagues, and pre- and post-season workouts.
• Embrace and model McLean School’s Core Values in interactions with students, families, and the community.

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact Director of Executive Support & Recruitment, Robin Speller.