Head Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis

Latin School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Latin School of Chicago is seeking a Varsity Boys Tennis Coach for the Upper School this spring. Responsibilities include building team spirit, planning fundamentals and game strategies, and promoting an education-based athletic program.

Candidates should have coaching experience and preferably playing experience, with after-school commitment and required safety checks. CPR/AED certification, fingerprint-based background check, and the ability to carry equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience is required for this role.
• Playing experience is preferred for candidates.
• All coaching positions require a daily after-school commitment.
• CPR/AED certification is required for all staff.
• Fingerprint-based background check is required.
• Ability to carry equipment up to ~20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Build camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit among players.
• Plan, organize, and teach fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning for tennis.
• Model values of hard work, sacrifice for long-term goals, and competition.
• Develop knowledge of Positive Coaching Alliance principles: honoring the game, redefining winner, filling the emotional tank.

Skills

Coaching experience

Playing experience

CPR/AED certification

Background check

After-school commitment

Physical ability to carry equipment

Job description

## Description**Boys Tennis coaching opportunity at the Upper School this spring with the Latin Romans!*** **Varsity Head Coach**The 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'.## Qualifications* Playing experience is preferred* Coaching experience is necessary* All coaching positions require a daily after-school commitment and CPR/AED certification* Carry equipment up to around 20 lbs.* Ability to complete our fingerprint-based background check, provide a tuberculosis test, and complete required training*Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.*