Varsity Boys Tennis Coach - Marblehead High School

Marblehead High School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach. They will assume responsibility for the entire Boys Tennis program. They will work closely with the athletic department while supervising assistant coaches. They are responsible for developing and overseeing the entire Boys 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. Below are the essential requirements and responsibilities of the Varsity Head Field Boys Tennis Coach:QUALIFICATIONKnowledge of tennis techniques and coaching to make practice plans and prepare the team to communication and people to mentor and motivate athletes providing guidance feedback and support to help them achieve their goalsOrganizational and management skills including the ability to schedule and plan practices and with MIAA tennis rules and playing and coaching tennisKnowledge of common injuries and conditioning/strengthening to help prevent and heal injuriesLeads by example regarding the promotion of sportsmanshipMust complete all Massachusetts coaching requirements which includes the NFHS Concussion CertificateMust complete Marblehead School District requirements: Fingerprinting CORI Background checkMust complete CPR/AED and First Aid CertificationAttend all practices matches and events including supervising on the bus to and from away venues.15-20 hours per week and weekends requiredRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESAssumes responsibility for the entire program which includes:Establish and promote a positive growth-oriented team culture and climateCommunicate the teams practice and game schedule with the team and parents or guardians. Plan and supervise daily in-season activities for all season interscholastic boys tennis programSupervise and delegate responsibilities appropriately to varsity and sub-varsity program assistant coachesImplements and follows all MPS and MHS policiesCompliance with MIAA rules and regulationsAssure that out-of-season activities comply with MIAA rulesVerification of student physical examination requirements of the high schoolMonitor roster for approved athletic registration and eligibility listingCommunicate with the Athletic Trainer regarding injuriesAssist in the care for and oversee the storage of all equipment and uniformsDistribute uniforms and collect all uniforms at the end of the seasonPrepares award lists and season recordsAttends all meetings where the program is involved and operates within the policies of the Marblehead School DistrictKeeps informed on current trends in the sport and participates in coaching training and clinicsMaintains active membership in related professional organizationsAssist in field practice and game day preparations Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in an athletic contestMaintains a positive staff relationship with other coachesParticipate in Athletic Assembly meet with parents to inform them about the program and its expectationsPromotes the high school boys tennis program by encouraging participation of players of the upcoming seasonApply and enforce approved student discipline rules during athletic contests practice sessions and while on tripsCollaborates with sport-specific booster organizationsPerform other duties as assigned by the Marblehead High School Athletic Director