*HS Head Tennis Coach - Freeman School District : Job Details

FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL

HEAD TENNIS COACH

SUMMARY: Teaches sport activity to individual or groups by performing the following duties under direction of the athletic director and building principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate program from grades 9-12.

* Organize and supervise all phases of the team assigned, as well as student-athletes with the expressed intent of meeting the stated objectives of the athletic program.

* Understand and implement the Code of Conduct as outlined in the school handbook.

* Conduct themselves and their teams in a professional manner. Lead by example.

* Communicates positively with players, coaches, staff, administration and parents.

* Read and follow all WIAA and NEA regulations pertaining to the sport. Make athletes aware of rules pertaining to their eligibility. Be responsible that each athlete has a physical exam by a physician as required by state law and that the physical, eligibility, and emergency forms are all turned in BEFORE the athlete turns out for practice.

* Be responsible for the care of equipment and facilities.

* Explain and demonstrate principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, or feet to achieve proficiency in the sport coached.

* Prepare practice schedules to ensure safe and progressive movement to a common goal.

* Is a teacher at all times. He/She teaches skills and techniques of the game, sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.

* Communicate with physician, player, and parents in case of an injury to a player.

* Insist players maintain academic discipline by checking weekly on the players' grades.

* Determine strategy during game, independently or in conference with other coaches based on factors such as weakness in opposing team.

* Attend camps or clinics to keep up with new coaching methods and strategies.

* Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

* Handle the publicity for the sport with the best interest of the school in mind.

* Organize and conduct competition and tournaments.

* Collaborates with the athletic director when ordering supplies, equipment, and materials ensuring all ASB policies and procedures are followed. Assist Athletic Director with the inventory, check-out, and check-in of all equipment and uniforms.

* Keep record of receipts and expenditures related to assigned budget.

* Please refrain from recruiting athletes from other teams during the season. As a smaller school, we share athletes and must work collaboratively to promote communication, spirit, and team work within the school district.

* Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Preference for candidates with previous tennis coaching experience

* Preference given to candidates with experience in building successful youth tennis programs.

* Must favorably pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.

* Demonstrate mature behavior and ability to use sound judgment in communicating with students, parents, staff, coaches, and community.

* Must have a valid first aid card or has a district approved sports medicine certificate.

* Must have or be willing to acquire training in the recognition and maintenance of concussions.

* Is knowledgeable of rules set down by the WIAA, Freeman High School, and Freeman School District.

Certificates & Licenses Clearances & Training

CPR/First Aid Certificate Washington State Patrol/FBI Background Check

Valid State Driver's License Blood Borne Pathogen Training

Terms of Employment:

This contract is for the high school tennis season that starts Feb. 2025 and ends May 2025 during the 2024-2025 school year. Salary is based upon placement on the coaching salary schedule (Category III - $3545 - $5127). Position open until filled.