Varsity Girls Tennis Coach - Marblehead High School

Marblehead Public Schools; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Marblehead High School seeks an enthusiastic Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach to lead the entire girls tennis program. You will work with the athletic department, supervise assistant coaches, and promote values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, commitment, integrity and responsibility.

You will manage fundraising, team dinners and community service initiatives, while ensuring compliance with MIAA rules and Marblehead School District requirements. 15-20 hours per week including weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tennis techniques and coaching strategies.
• Ability to make practice plans and prepare the team to compete.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate athletes, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote a positive, growth-oriented team culture and climate.
• Communicate the team's practice and game schedule with the team and parents or guardians.
• Plan and supervise daily in-season activities for all season interscholastic girls tennis program.
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to varsity and sub-varsity coaches.
• Compliance with MIAA rules and Marblehead Public Schools policies.

Skills

Tennis knowledge

Practice planning

Communication

Mentoring athletes

Organization

MIAA rules

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Varsity Girls Tennis Coach - Marblehead High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943977

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 15, 2027

Job Description

Marblehead High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach. They will assume responsibility for the entire Girls Tennis program. They will work closely with the athletic department, while supervising assistant coaches. They are responsible for developing and overseeing the entire Girls Tennis program while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment. They are expected to promote the values of our athletic department which include; teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, commitment, integrity, and responsibility. Additionally, the head varsity coach will manage all fundraising, team dinners and community service initiatives.

QUALIFICATION

• Knowledge of tennis techniques and coaching strategies.
• Ability to make practice plans and prepare the team to compete.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate athletes, providing guidance, feedback, and support to help them achieve their goals
• Organizational and management skills, including the ability to schedule and plan practices and events.
• Familiarity with MIAA tennis rules and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience playing and coaching tennis
• Knowledge of common injuries and conditioning/strengthening to help prevent and heal injuries
• Leads by example regarding the promotion of sportsmanship
• Must complete all Massachusetts coaching requirements, which includes the NFHS Concussion Certificate
• Must complete Marblehead School District requirements: Fingerprinting, CORI Background check
• Must complete CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Attend all practices, matches, and events, including supervising on the bus to and from away venues.
• 15-20 hours per week and weekends required

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assumes responsibility for the entire program, which includes:
• Establish and promote a positive, growth-oriented team culture and climate
• Communicate the team's practice and game schedule with the team and parents or guardians.
• Plan and supervise daily in-season activities for all season interscholastic girls tennis program
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities appropriately to varsity and sub-varsity program assistant coaches
• Implements and follows all MPS and MHS policies
• Compliance with MIAA rules and regulations
• Assure that out-of-season activities comply with MIAA rules
• Verification of student physical examination requirements of the high school
• Monitor roster for approved athletic registration and eligibility listing
• Communicate with the Athletic Trainer regarding injuries
• Assist in the care for and oversee the storage of all equipment and uniforms
• Distribute uniforms and collect all uniforms at the end of the season
• Prepares award lists and season records
• Attends all meetings where the program is involved and operates within the policies of the Marblehead School District
• Keeps informed on current trends in the sport and participates in coaching training and clinics
• Maintains active membership in related professional organizations
• Assist in field practice and game day preparations
• Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in an athletic contest
• Maintains a positive staff relationship with other coaches
• Participate in Athletic Assembly, meet with parents to inform them about the program and its expectations
• Promotes the high school boys tennis program by encouraging participation of players of the upcoming season
• Apply and enforce approved student discipline rules during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips
• Collaborates with sport-specific booster organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Marblehead High School Athletic Director

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marblehead Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learningenvironment free from discrimination om the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation,marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenshipstatus, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information ordisability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose suchdiscrimination and harassment or who participate IN an equal opportunityinvestigation.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kent Wheeler , Director of Athletics
• 2 Humphrey Street
• Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]