Varsity Girls Tennis Head Coach

TREVOR DAY SCHOOL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on campus

Participation in schoolwide events

Job summary

TREVOR DAY SCHOOL in New York is seeking a Varsity Girls Tennis Head Coach for the fall 2026 season. This part-time position runs from August 10th to November 7th, with responsibilities including attending practices and matches, overseeing team operations, and communicating with student-athletes and parents.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of coaching experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and leadership, with a stipend ranging from $3,575 to $6,500 for the season.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant coaching experience.
• Previous high school or college playing experience preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and matches.
• Help create and execute practice and match plans.
• Oversee team operations and administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel logistics.

Skills

Tennis skills and strategies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Trevor Day School’s Athletics program emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership. Our coaches are committed educators who teach our student‑athletes the importance of collaboration, commitment, and hard work while instilling self‑confidence and respect for others. We value competition as an opportunity to challenge ourselves while engaging with the larger community. Our teams and athletes compete successfully at the league, city, and state levels. Trevor benefits from state‑of‑the‑art athletic facilities, including three gyms and training areas with fitness equipment.

We welcome candidates for a Varsity Girls Tennis Head Coach for the fall 2026 season. This part‑time, stipended position begins August 10th and ends November 7th. Practices generally occur Monday through Friday. Practice times vary between 3:30 and 7:00 PM, although matches may run beyond that time. Practices are generally held at Cary Leeds Tennis Center but may require travel to other facilities in the NYC region. Matches are held in and around the NYC region. We bus from Trevor's East Campus to off‑site locations for practice and matches. Coaches are a vital part of the Trevor community, and we encourage them to take advantage of meals on campus, schoolwide events, and other activities. The stipend ranges from $3,575 to $6,500 for the 13‑week season.

Responsibilities

• Attend all practices and matches.
• Help create and execute all practice and match plans.
• Oversee team operations and administrative duties.
• Coordinate travel logistics.
• Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings.
• Communicate regularly with student‑athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Provide leadership and give detailed feedback to student‑athletes.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; minimum of one year of relevant coaching experience.
• Previous high school or college playing experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of tennis skills and strategies.
• Growth mindset and passion for learning.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, independent school setting.
• Positivity, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
• Candidates must complete 1) the Centers for Disease Control’s HEADS up concussion awareness training and 2) First Aid/AED/CPR certification before the start of the season.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor educates college‑bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry‑driven, idea‑rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens.

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.