Upper School Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

Position Description

Title: Upper School Girls Tennis Coach Direct Reports: N/A

Reports to: Director of Athletics FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Athletics FT/PT/R/T: Part-Time Temporary Spring 2025

University Prep (UPrep) is seeking a talented engaging and compassionate Upper School Girls Tennis Coach. We look for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who understands best practices in coaching tennis and thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you wed like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision is responsible for working with the tennis coaching team to lead our Junior Varsity and/or JVC Tennis teams. Season begins on March 3rd and concludes in mid-May. Practices held approximately 3-4 times a week Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:30pm with the of matches on weekdays and Saturdays.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques and skills
• Is responsible for health and safety of the athletes
• In cooperation with Varsity Head Coach articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promote teamwork
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required by the league and/or Athletic Director
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in physical education or related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching tennis required
• Recent successful coaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must be a strong successful tennis player
• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of Tennis
• Understanding of the developmental needs of upper school- aged students
• Efficient well organized and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner discretion and appearance
• Sense of humor energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand stoop kneel crouch bend walk and talk
• Ability to use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in any weather
• Some local travel may be required

Salary:

• Salary Stipend is based on experience and ranges from $3800-$5000
• Stipend paid in three installments last working day of March April and May
• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only

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