Head Coach – Girls Tennis (West High School)

Head Coach Girls Tennis (West High School)

West High School is seeking a passionate and committed individual to serve as theHead Coach fortheGirlsTennis program. This position is essential to the continued growth and success of thegirls tennis programand plays a critical role in promoting athletic excellence personal development sportsmanship and school pride.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous high schooltennis coaching experience is preferred but not required

• Experience working with high school students in an athletic or mentorship capacity

• Demonstrated ability to develop athletes at various skill levels

• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills

Coaching Stipend (Coaching Days):

Coaching stipends in Salt Lake City School District are referred to ascoaching daysand are determined by the DistrictWritten Agreement.This structure is consistent across SLCSD high schools participating in UHSAA.

• Current teachers: Compensation is calculated using the teachers daily rate of pay multiplied by the number of assigned coaching days.

• Non-teachers and first-time coaches: Compensation is calculated using the District coaching daily rate multiplied by the number of assigned coaching days.

For example a newly hiredtennis head coach would receive compensation equal to the District coaching daily rate multiplied by the assigned coaching days for that position group. The number of coaching days assigned to each sport is established by the Written Agreement.

Coaching days (stipends) are paid after the completion of the season and only after all required trainings and employment requirements have been successfully completed. Please reach out to the Athletic Director for more information about the coaching stipend.

Required Certifications/Trainings:

The following certifications and trainings must be completed as part of the coaching hiring process. NFHS certifications must be uploaded in Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete). If hired Aktivate training costs may be reimbursed through the school. First Aid/CPR training will be provided by the school and must be completed annually. SLCSD requirements must be completed through District systems. UHSAA requirements must be completed annually prior to the start of each sport season.

Required for Aktivate(formerly Register My Athlete):

• Coaching Endorsement (PE/Coaching DegreeorNFHSFundamentals of Coaching)

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

• NFHSConcussion in Sport

• NFHSSudden Cardiac Arrest

• NFHSHeat Illness Prevention

• NFHSBullying Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors

• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

Required for UHSAA:

• Annual Coaching Clinic(must be completed prior to the start of each sport season)

Required for Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)(to be completed after hire and before beginning any coaching responsibilities):

• Utah Educator Professional Standards(Read and E-sign)

• SLCSD Annual Athletic Coach Training & Coaching Agreement

• SLCSD Vector Trainings including FERPA/Student Privacy training

For questions regarding the position or required certifications and trainings please contact the schools Athletic Director Justin Thompson (@).