High School Tennis Coach Assistant — Build Skills

Urbana High School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana High School in Urbana, Illinois is seeking an Athletic Coach Assistant Boys Tennis to lead student athletes toward skill development, discipline, and teamwork. The role reports to the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and involves organizing practices, game strategy, and supervision of athletes.

The successful candidate will hold required Illinois coaching credentials and work within district guidelines, maintaining high academic expectations for participants.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License is required.
• IHSAapproved coaching certification is required.
• Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages participation.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for development.
• Works with the athletic director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as needed.
• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players to identify needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains proper pupil behavior and supervision of athletes.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage academics.
• Follows procedures for athlete injuries and communicates with parents as needed.
• Follows state/regional/district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsmanship and professional conduct towards others.
• Represents the team to media and booster clubs.

Education

Illinois Teaching License

IHSAapproved coaching certification

Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

Urbana High School in Urbana, Illinois is seeking an Athletic Coach Assistant Boys Tennis to lead student athletes toward skill development, discipline, and teamwork. The role reports to the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and involves organizing practices, game strategy, and supervision of athletes.

The successful candidate will hold required Illinois coaching credentials and work within district guidelines, maintaining high academic expectations for participants.