Head Boys Tennis Coach

Position Summary: The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for developing, organizing, and leading a competitive high school tennis program that emphasizes student-athlete growth, sportsmanship, discipline, and academic success.This position requires the ability to provide strong leadership for players, assistant coaches, and the program as a whole while maintaining compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic policies. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and oversee all aspects of the tennis program, including varsity and junior varsity levels (if applicable).
• Develop structured practice plans focused on fundamentals, conditioning, match strategies, and mental preparation.
• Provide individualized instruction to players on stroke mechanics, footwork, and game tactics.
• Supervise athletes during practices, matches, travel, team events, and ensuring safety and discipline.
• Foster an environment that emphasizes character development, teamwork, sportsmanship, accountability, and respect for opponents, officials, and teammates.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, staff, and administration.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, transportation, budgeting, facility/court use, and program needs.
• Ensure compliance with district, league, state association (e.g. KSHSAA), and NFHS rules and regulations.
• Promote academic success by monitoring eligibility and supporting classroom achievement.
• Oversee care, inventory, and distribution of tennis equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards on and off the court.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  • Tennis rules, stroke mechanics, strategies, and match preparation.
  • Proper training methods, conditioning, safety techniques, injury prevention, and emergency response procedures.
  • Academic eligibility standards, district policies, and athletic regulations.
  • Sports psychology and motivation strategies for high school athletes.
• Skills in:
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills to inspire athletes and staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with athletes, parents, staff, and community members.
  • Organizational skills for managing practices, matches, tournaments, and program operations.
  • Analytical skills for assessing player performance and adjusting strategies.
• Ability to:
  • Mentor, motivate, and develop athletes both on and off the court.
  • Model discipline, professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
  • Balance competitiveness with sportsmanship and character development.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
  • Engage positively with the community, alumni, and feeder programs to strengthen program support.
  • Manage program logistics, including travel, scheduling, budgeting, and equipment needs.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on outdoor tennis courts, gyms, and athletic facilities.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required for practices, matches, tournaments, meetings, and events.
• Position involves exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Moderate physical activity, including demonstrating drills, standing for extended periods, and moving equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred; teaching certification may be required or strongly preferred.
• Prior successful tennis coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aide, and AED certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must meet all district and state requirements for employment and coaching.