Head Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis

Latin-School-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Latin School of Chicago invites applications for the Varsity Head Coach, Boys Tennis, for the Upper School this spring. The position focuses on fostering an education-based athletic program and a culture of excellence, camaraderie, and competitive spirit.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning; modeling professional work ethic and resilience; and applying Positive Coaching Alliance principles to support players while managing

Qualifications

• Playing experience is preferred.
• Coaching experience is necessary.
• Daily after-school commitment is required.
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• Fingerprint-based background check and TB test required.
• Carry equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Equal opportunity employer; commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Build camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit.
• Plan, organize and teach fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning.
• Model hard work, sacrifice, and striving to compete.
• Develop knowledge of Positive Coaching Alliance principles (honoring the game, redefining winner, filling the emotional tank).

Skills

Coaching experience

Playing experience

Job description

Boys Tennis coaching opportunity at the Upper School this spring with the Latin Romans!Varsity Head CoachThe Latin School of Chicago has a strong, rich and successful athletic tradition and is seeking qualified coaches to join its staff of dedicated coaches pursuing excellence in an education-based athletic program.As Coach, you will:Build an attitude of camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit where team members cheer, challenge, and support each other.Plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.Model attitudes and practices that exemplify the benefits of hard work, sacrifices aimed toward long-term goals, the value of learning to strive and compete fully, and the appreciation of challenge.Develop a working knowledge of the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance, including 'honoring the game', 'redefining winner', and 'filling the emotional tank'.Playing experience is preferredCoaching experience is necessaryAll coaching positions require a daily after-school commitment and CPR/AED certificationCarry equipment up to around 20 lbs.Ability to complete our fingerprint-based background check, provide a tuberculosis test, and complete required trainingLatin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.