Spring Tennis Assistant Coach

Gettysburg Area School District; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Gettysburg Area High School seeks a dedicated Spring Tennis Assistant Coach to support the Varsity Head Coach in developing players’ skills and fostering teamwork for a positive student-athlete environment.

This seasonal, part-time role requires availability in the spring season afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with responsibilities spanning practice planning, game accompaniment, training duties, equipment management, and adherence to GASD policies and PIAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching tennis at high school or college level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tennis rules, strategies, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes and foster a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Varsity Head Coach in planning and conducting practice sessions.
• Accompany teams on away meets and games.
• Assist in training duties as necessary.
• Share in responsibilities as requested by head coach and head assistant coach.
• Support the philosophy of the Varsity Head Coach.
• Assist in supervision of the locker room and student behavior until they leave.
• Assist in care, management, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in scouting for the Varsity Head Coach.

Skills

Tennis knowledge

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Motivation and leadership

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Spring Tennis Assistant Coach at Gettysburg Area High School. This seasonal position is ideal for someone passionate about tennis and committed to fostering a positive and competitive environment for student-athletes. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop players' skills, promote teamwork, and ensure a successful tennis program.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Varsity Head Coach in planning and conducting practice sessions.
• Accompanies teams on away meets and games.
• Assists in training duties as necessary.
• Shares in responsibilities as requested by head coach and head assistant coach.
• Supports the philosophy of the Varsity Head Coach.
• Assists in supervision of the locker room and of the students until they leave the
• Assists Varsity Head Coach in the care, management, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in scouting for the Varsity Head Coach.
• Must have all required GASD coaching certifications.
• Is aware of training rules, school policies and PIAA regulations and enforce them.

Requirements

• Previous experience playing or coaching tennis at a high school or collegiate level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tennis rules, strategies, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with student-athletes, parents, and staff.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes to perform at their best.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the spring season.
• Commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive team environment.