Middle School Tennis Coach

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallivue School District in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a coach to motivate and develop student-athletes, focusing on skill enhancement and sportsmanship. This role involves organizing practices, supervising events, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will promote the athletic program, manage student participation, and maintain high standards of conduct. Applicants must undergo a criminal history check and meet district hiring policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and developing athlete skills.
• Knowledge of sports rules and regulations.
• Ability to supervise and manage student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop athletes' skills and attitudes.
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters.
• Ensure the safety and eligibility of student-athletes.

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director

JOB SUMMARY

To motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in‑school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out‑of‑school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Organize, maintain, and inventory facilities, equipment, and uniforms
• Attend out‑of‑school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Arrange and participate in off‑season workouts
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non‑certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33‑1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33‑1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.