Tennis Head Coach

Calvary Christian Academy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend

Job summary

Calvary Christian Academy is seeking a Tennis Coach to mentor student-athletes, develop practice plans, and promote a Christ-centered program. The role emphasizes integrity, discipline, and relational leadership within a seasonal, stipend-based setting.

The coach will build relationships with families and opposing programs, coordinate schedules, and provide coaching that fosters spiritual growth and athletic development among up to 15 players. Commitment to faith and character is essential.

Qualifications

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Excellent communication skills with students, families, and staff.
• Gifts of leadership, organization, and service.
• Experience mentoring student-athletes and building positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with student-athletes and families.
• Coordinate practice plans and game strategies.
• Provide individualized instruction to up to 15 student-athletes.
• Foster a positive Christian culture within the tennis program.
• Create a team schedule with other schools and oversee program logistics.
• Disciple students and model character, integrity, and discipleship.

Skills

Communication skills

Christian faith

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Tennis Coach

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend

HOURS: Temporary

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Purpose Statement

The Tennis Coach is responsible for glorifying God by mentoring, training, and disciplining student-athletes with integrity and excellence.

Scope

The Tennis Coach cultivates relationships with all stakeholders to create the healthiest environment possible for the development and discipleship of student-athletes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with:


• Student-athletes and their families


• Opposing school tennis programs and their coaches.


• Create and execute practice plans.


• Provide individualized instruction to up to 15 student-athletes


• Cultivate a positive Christian culture in the Tennis program


• Create a team schedule with other schools


• Disciple young men and women, demonstrate a commitment to excellence and display character at all times


• Execute a coaching plan


• Attend Coaches meetings


• Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family


• Continuing education and mastery of the game (i.e. schemes, techniques)


• Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down


• Counseling resource for the players

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ


• A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel


• Excellent communication skills


• A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff


• Able to control emotions; slow to anger


• Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules


• Spiritually mature


• Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students


• Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children


• Gifts of leadership, organization, and service


• Willingness to submit to authority


• Enthusiastic and positive attitude


• Genuine love for our student-athletes and each other


• 3 years minimum experience as a Tennis coach and/or college or professional playing experience preferred


• Verifiable history of mentoring and spiritual investment in former and/or current players


• Impeccable reputation in the sports community at all levels (youth, high school, college, etc.)


• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Work Schedule

Weekdays: In-Season 5 afternoons per week

Sundays: OFF

• On occasion, there is a need to attend to duties outside of the normal working hours. Those circumstances will be communicated in advance and will be compensated accordingly or flex time permitted.