Middle School Tennis Coach

Galax Middle School; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Galax City School District Galax Middle School in Galax, Virginia seeks a part-time Middle School Tennis Coach to lead the tennis program, teach fundamentals, and promote sportsmanship and school pride.

Responsibilities include coordinating practices, monitoring eligibility, maintaining equipment, and fostering positive public relations; reports to head coach and athletic director. This role emphasizes character development and ongoing skill upgrades through clinics and observation.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist organizing and supervising a total sports program under the direction of the head coach of the program.
• Ability to continue the sports program in the absence of the head coach.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and ongoing examination of new theories and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with scheduling all practices and workouts.
• Supervise student conduct during practices and games.
• Ensure students meet eligibility and transfer requirements.
• Assist in accountability for equipment and costs for lost or unreturned items.
• Issues related to equipment rooms, facilities cleanliness and security.
• Instill respect for equipment and school property.
• Contribute to positive public relations with news media, boosters, parents and fans.

Skills

Sports program coordination

Athlete development

Knowledge of sport techniques

Role model for students

Job description

Job Description

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to assist organizing and supervising a total sports program under the direction of the head coach of the program.
• Ability to continue the sports program in the absence of the head coach.
• Possesses substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

4.Serves as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The head coach who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the athletic director and principals.

SUPERVISES: Assist the head coach with the operations of the program under the direction of the head coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach as needed with scheduling all practices and workouts.
• Ensures students meet all eligibility and transfer requirements.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the head coach.
• Assists head coach in accountability for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices authorizes who may enter.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Shares responsibility for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Attends meetings at the request of the athletic director.

Middle School Tennis Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5441180
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 14, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH

JOB GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to assist organizing and supervising a total sports program under the direction of the head coach of the program.
• Ability to continue the sports program in the absence of the head coach.
• Possesses substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

4.Serves as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

REPORTS TO: The head coach who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the athletic director and principals.

SUPERVISES: Assist the head coach with the operations of the program under the direction of the head coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach as needed with scheduling all practices and workouts.
• Supervises student conduct at all times during practices, games, etc.
• Ensures students meet all eligibility and transfer requirements.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the head coach.
• Assists head coach in accountability for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices authorizes who may enter.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Shares responsibility for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Attends meetings at the request of the athletic director.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required