Varsity Tennis Head Coach

About St. Johns PrepSt. Johns Prep is an inclusive Catholic Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion humility simplicity trust and zeal we educate students to be do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts New Hampshire and . Johns is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of Gods love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. Johns please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity. Position Description:St. Johns Prep seeks a varsity tennis head coach beginning in the 2026 season. St. Johns is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association and the Catholic Conference. The head coach is responsible for leading all aspects of our tennis program. The head coach will work closely with our sub-varsity coaches student-athletes school personnel and various support staff to ensure that our program fully serves the needs of our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the tennis courts. Responsibilities: Model the mission of St. Johns Prep. Carry out the Schools goals and objectives to promote human dignity and educate the whole person within the spiritual intellectual social emotional physical and aesthetic dimensions. Advance the mission of the School and promote the growth of each student through developing and implementing a program that resonates with the mission vision and values of St. Johns. Oversee the tennis programs budget. Head coaches are expected to work with the Athletic Director to assist in requests for uniforms equipment use of court and gym space schedules and monitoring the sub-varsity teams in their program. Report scores and statistics to the media in a timely manner grant interviews and be prepared to answer questions after varsity competition. This includes local and Boston media. Be available for and open to meetings with student athletes and / or parent(s) who may have a concern regarding cuts playing time or any potential conflict they or their son may have. Collaborate with the School Counseling Department and actively assist student-athletes in their pursuit of college acceptance goals. Conduct an end-of-season assessment of sub-varsity coaches and the tennis program. Participate in the performance assessment/evaluation process facilitated by the Director of Athletics for all head coaches. Organize and coordinate the planning and delivery of daily practices which include sport specific fundamentals and techniquesfollowing game rules conditioning sportsmanship and safety procedures. Oversee all paperwork and rosters submitted to Athletic Office changes in roster as season progresses and end-of-season record and awards. Supervise all team members in locker rooms and before and after practices and ensure all team members have rides home after competition. Enforce the policies of St. Johns Prep and the MIAA Handbook. The coach will work with the Athletic Director to be certain the appropriate disciplinary steps are taken. These issues include areas of drug and alcohol use sportsmanship hazing academic eligibility profanity bullying theft and the concussion/physical protocol. Interact positively with students and use constructive language when addition coaches are expected to be good role models with other coaches as well setting an atmosphere of high standards professionalism and good moral character. Abide by the Athletic Department procedures relating to injuries and medical emergencies. Coaches should have the athletic trainers cell phone numbers and ambulance numbers with them at all times. The Athletic Director and administrative team should be notified as soon as possible of serious injuries. Attend pre-season team meetings in the Mahoney Wellness Center with students and parents. The pre-season meeting is held to discuss items such as concussions up-to-date physicals hazing practice schedules and times transportation and injury : Knowledge of educational athletics particularly at the high school level. Previous varsity tennis head coaching experience at the high school (or higher) -depth knowledge of all components associated with a high school tennis program including the college recruitment process. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various constituent groups including; student-athletes colleagues parents and other community members. A proven communicator with skill in oral written and electronic communication. Experience in a school setting is preferred although not required. Physical Requirements: Standing/sitting for long periods of time. Bending lifting pushing kneeling crouching crawling stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment etc. Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Use of hands and fingers for manipulation and using computer keyboard educational tools play equipment and perform first aid and CPR. Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision and depth members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. Johns Preparatory School by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic addition to classroom teaching responsibilities we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular intramural and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. Johns Prep including our academic spiritual and student life programs please visit . Johns Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice student engagement interpersonal communication and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic spiritual and student life programs please visit . Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter and resumé. Please no phone calls. Apply Here: