About the position
The Head Coach for the Tennis Varsity team at Nampa High School is responsible for motivating and developing each athlete's skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. The coach will provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect while offering leadership and motivation to excel in the sport. This position requires attendance at all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, as well as supervision of students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions. The coach will organize practice schedules and game rosters, assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play. In addition to coaching, the Head Coach will track student performance throughout the season, develop stat sheets on players, and ensure the safety of students while maintaining responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities. The coach must comply with federal and state laws, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy. The role also involves promoting the athletic program, selecting team members, and maintaining high standards of conduct for student athletes. The Head Coach will prepare the team's budget, order necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain appropriate records related to activity expenses and revenues. They will work closely with the athletics and activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests and act as a liaison with other programs and coaches. The coach is expected to evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements, while also assuming responsibility for their continuing professional growth and development. This position is part-time and temporary, reporting directly to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities
- Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions.
- Organize practice schedules and game rosters.
- Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play.
- Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
- Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in tennis.
- Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players.
- Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, coordinating of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport.
- Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly.
- Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy.
- Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations.
- Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members.
- Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high.
- Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play.
- Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
- Prepare the team's budget, order necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain appropriate records related to activity expenses and revenues.
- Be responsible for the collection, depositing of funds, payment of bills and financial reporting in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
- Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, operators of non-district facilities used for practice or competition as appropriate.
- Work closely with the athletics and activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
- Act as a liaison with the cheerleading program, drill team program, and the other coaches.
- Assist the athletics and activities director, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork.
- Train and assign duties to team managers, assistant coaches and direct event volunteers, if applicable.
- Evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.
- Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications.
- Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics.
- Seek assistance should emergencies arise.
- Represent the school district in a positive manner.
- Know and follow school district policy and chain of command.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification strongly preferred.
- Certification or willingness to obtain certification in first aid and CPR required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of tennis, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
- Related experience as determined by the Board.
- Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development.
- Possess good organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents.
- Works well with students, staff, and the public.
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.
