High School Tennis Coach — Lead Team & Player Growth

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 2,500 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a High School Tennis Coach to organize and lead a competitive tennis program, promoting student‑athlete growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and academic success. You will provide instruction in fundamentals and advanced skills while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include planning daily practices, teaching techniques, developing improvement plans, supervising athletes, ensuring safety, communicating with parents and staff, monitoring

Qualifications

• Prior tennis coaching and/or playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of tennis fundamentals, rules, and match strategy.
• Ability to motivate and communicate effectively with high school student‑athletes.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Completion of state/district coaching certifications as required.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed during the season.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily practices and conditioning sessions.
• Teach proper tennis fundamentals, techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Develop individual and team improvement plans.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development.
• Supervise student‑athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and team events.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of all student‑athletes.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, administration, and athletic department staff.
• Monitor academic progress and encourage academic success among student‑athletes.
• Maintain compliance with school, conference, district, and state athletic association rules and regulations.
• Coordinate match schedules, transportation, equipment, uniforms, and facility needs.
• Maintain and inventory tennis equipment and uniforms.
• Assist with offseason training opportunities and player development.
• Promote the tennis program within the school and community.
• Attend required athletic department meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positive behavior at all times.

Skills

Coaching tennis

Student engagement

Communication

Organization

CPR/First Aid

Season planning

Education

Coaching certifications

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a High School Tennis Coach to organize and lead a competitive tennis program, promoting student‑athlete growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and academic success. You will provide instruction in fundamentals and advanced skills while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include planning daily practices, teaching techniques, developing improvement plans, supervising athletes, ensuring safety, communicating with parents and staff, monitoring