High School Head Boys Tennis Coach

North Polk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Polk Community School District is looking for a Head Boys Tennis Coach at North Polk High School. This position requires a valid Iowa coaching endorsement.

Applicants should demonstrate strong coaching skills, uphold high moral values, and serve as a positive example for student-athletes. The role includes responsibilities for coaching, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization.
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing coaching tasks effectively.
• Exhibit high moral values and serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Keep up with new coaching techniques and strategies.
• Ensure knowledge of rules and regulations governing the sport.
• Manage equipment care and maintenance within the program.
• Coach students in necessary skill areas for tennis.
• Assist with clerical work and supervise activities as assigned.

Skills

Coaching skills

Aptitude for encouraging young athletes

Knowledge of rules and regulations

Education

Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location: High School Activities

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Big Creek Elementary, 3-5th; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

North Polk High School, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a Head Boys Tennis Coach.

Compensation

Compensation: $6000 annually

Position Criteria

• Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization (required for all athletic coaching, not required for sponsor roles)
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people

Performance Criteria

• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques in the field assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations as well as changes that occur.
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Coach individual participants in the skill areas necessary for excellent achievement in the activity involved, as assigned.
• Carry out duties as assigned in the activity involved as it would pertain to clerical work, strategy meetings, equipment issue and return, facility preparations and supervision.
• Support the program by abiding by policies and rules which are set forth to help maintain growth of the total activities program at all levels.

All applications must include a minimum of 3 completed references.

Please contact the High School Activities Director, Matt Eichhorn, with any questions.