Tennis Head Coach - Boys

North Santiam School District; Stayton (OR); On-site; USD 5,900 - 6,900; Part time

Job summary

Stayton High School, part of North Santiam School District, seeks a Head Coach for Boys Tennis for the 2026-2027 season. Seasonal, temporary one-year contract with pay range for the year listed below. Responsibilities include coaching, planning practices, and promoting sportsmanship within the program.

Requirements include 21+ years old, coaching certification, first aid, and district safety trainings. Prior coaching experience is preferred and multi-sport participation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Support multi-sport participation for students.
• Complete district safety trainings.
• Adhere to OSAA/NFHS rules and Stayton guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organized, supervised practice as needed.
• Teach tennis skills and strategies.
• Develop seasonal goals and daily practice plans.
• Promote sportsmanship and ethical values in athletics.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and supplies; ensure security.
• Communicate with parents, press, officials, and booster clubs.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

OSAA/NFHS Coaching Certification

First Aid & CPR

Severe Allergy & EpiPen Training

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Mandatory Reporting Training (NSSD)

Job description

Head Coach - Boys Tennis

Stayton High School

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal

CONTRACT STATUS: Temporary Position (renewable one-year contract)

PAY: For the 2026-2027 school year, is assigned to Schedule A and ranges from $5,871 to $6,850, based on verifiable prior paid experience at this age level.

PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Athletic Director, teaches and coaches student-athletes who desire to excel in Tennis and provides them with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skill, and performance in a positive, supportive environment.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director, David Holcomb ([e-mail]), Principal, Jamie McCarty ([e-mail]), and the head coach.

Assigned Responsibilities:

1. Assists in organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
2. Teaches all of the skills necessary to participate in the sport.
3. Teaches the strategies necessary to participate in the sport.
4. Teaches drills and exercises to develop strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
5. Assists in the development of seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
6. Assists in the development of lines of communication with parents, press, officials, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
7. Supervises locker room before and after practice, as required.
8. Supervises bus trips, as required.
9. Adheres to Oregon School Activities Association rules and regulations, Special District #2 SOPs, and Stayton High School/District policies.
10. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.
11. Actively encourages student participation.
12. Promotes the ethical values of athletics.
13. Maintains positive working relationships with the head coach, administration, other staff, and the community to enhance the sport.
14. Assists with the proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
15. Promotes the concept of sportsmanship.
16. Develops positive health and safety standards for all program athletes.

Qualifications

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Previous coaching experience is preferred.
3. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work positively with students, staff, and parents
4. Must encourage and understand the benefits of students participating in multiple sports
5. Possess the following certifications:
6. • OSAA/NFHS Coaching Certification
     • Concussion Recognition & Management, Heat Illness Prevention, Anabolic Steroids & Performance Enhancing Substances, and Interrupting & Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training.
   • Medical & First Aid Certifications
     • First Aid & CPR and Severe Allergy & EpiPen Training.
   • Safe Schools Trainings
     • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention, Child Abuse: Identification & Intervention, NSSD Mandatory Reporting Information, NSSD Professional Conduct Between Adults & Students, NSSD Seizure Training, PSA: Bullying and Hazing, Sex Abuse Prevention Training, and Student Alcohol & Substance Misuse & Abuse
7. Complete District safety trainings.
8. Demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a high level of ethical behavior.
9. Must be punctual and have regular attendance.