Ponaganset High School Boys Tennis Assistant Coach

Ponaganset High; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Ponaganset High School seeks an after-school Boys Tennis Assistant Coach to lead skill development and team participation. The coach will work under the Athletic Director and Principal, supervise players, and ensure safety and sportsmanship while promoting academic excellence.

The position requires current NFHS coaching certifications, a valid First Aid/CPR/AED, and a current BCI check. Responsibilities include scheduling practices and coordinating with school officials.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching adolescent students in competitive sports.
• Current National and State BCI checks as required.
• Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants, small groups and teams in basketball skills.
• Supervises team during practices and games.
• Schedules practices and games with the athletic director.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic performance and emphasizes academics.

Skills

Coaching experience

First Aid/CPR

NFHS certifications

Job description

Ponaganset High School Boys Tennis Assistant Coach

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5928487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 15, 2027

Job Description

FUNCTION:The Coach helps each participating student achieve a high level of skill and an increased appreciation for the values of discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic performance. The Coach is dedicated to developing a successful team and the individual student athlete, considering not only win/lose records but specifically focusing on achieving personal growth through athletic participation and competition.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director, and Principal

ANTICIPATED DUTIES:

1. Coaches individual participants, small groups and teams, as appropriate, in the skills necessary for a successful experience.
2. Supervises individual team members and teams at all times.
3. Knows and implements most current rules, regulations and policies. These includes, but are not limited to: specific sports rules; RI Interscholastic League Regulations; general policies of and procedures of the district including those relating to student’s academic, career, and personal social development.
4. Works with school officials to monitor the academic performance of the student athletes and stress the importance of high academic performance as well as the important leadership role that our student athletes have in the school.
5. Consistently functions as a role model for team members by demonstrating a respect for officials, competitors, visitors and observers while under stressful situations.
6. Works closely with the athletic director and other coaches scheduling practices and games.
7. Informs the athletic director of the condition of the facility, equipment and uniforms.
8. Communicates frequently with the athletic director concerning team members, team issues and all team related activities.
9. Notifies the Athletic Director of any actions, equipment or conditions that could possibly compromise the safety of students and adults.
10. Delegates coaching responsibilities to assistant and volunteer coaches.
11. All other duties as defined by the athletic director and principal.

The District reserves the right not to fill a position, to reject any/all applications for individual positions listed in the posting, and/or to re-post for the position if necessary. Candidates not previously employed by Foster-Glocester schools must complete or have a current BCI check completed with no disqualifying remarks to be appointed to any position.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience coaching adolescent age students in competitive sports.
  • Coaching application
  • All Coaches will have to receive an updated National and State BCI Check ( beginning in the school year 2023-2024)
  • Current & Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  • NFHS Concussion in Sports Course (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS RI State Component Course (New Coaches to the District Only)
  • NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS Implicit Bias Course (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (Must be Taken Annually)
  • NFHS Title IX
  • NFHS Sportsmanship
  • And/or qualifications deemed substantially equivalent to those listed above may be accepted.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Fraatz , Admin Assist. to Superintendent
• 137 Anan Wade Road
• Glocester, Rhode Island 02857
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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