HS Tennis Coach - Head JV (Boys)

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

Position Title

High School Tennis Coach

Reports To

Athletic Director

Position Summary

The High School Tennis Coach is responsible for organizing, developing, and leading a competitive and educational tennis program that promotes student‑athlete growth, sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and academic success. The coach will provide instruction in fundamental and advanced tennis skills while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.

Essential Duties and 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Previous 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 all required state and district coaching certifications
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required during the season

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time
• Ability to demonstrate tennis skills and drills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry equipment related to team activities

Terms of Employment

• Seasonal stipend position
• Length of season determined by district and athletic association guidelines
• Compensation based on district‑approved coaching salary schedule

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal in accordance with district procedures.

EOE