Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach

JOB SUMMARY: Promote a fundamentally sound athletic program with emphasis on physical and skill development of the individual and to encourage a positive attitude toward fair play and sportsmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Iowa coaching certificate and successful tennis coaching

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

Contributes to creating a positive work environment

Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

Works independently and with confidence

Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Check out equipment one week prior to the first practice as determined by the IHSAA/IGHSAU starting date regulations.

Assume responsibility for all tennis equipment in grades 9 - 12 to include purchase, cleaning and repair of equipment.

Submit a final inventory of all equipment to the Athletic Director annually at the end of the tennis season.

Make all contacts with the news media as to pre-season reports, meet results and statistics and the final season records and statistics.

Assume responsibility for facilities used during practices including dressing facilities.

Submit all non-school day practice schedules to the Athletic Director.

Coordinate practice and meet areas, scheduling, practice times, and responsibilities with other staff members and the Athletic Director.

Provide squad lists and program information to the Athletic Director at the beginning of the season.

Complete an "End of the Season" report form to be furnished by the Athletic Director at the end of the season.

Assume responsibility for all equipment needed by the coaches and players on meet days.

Be responsible for supervision of players' conduct during pre and post-meet times while in the building and dressing facilities.

Submit transportation requests to the Athletic Director prior to the first practice of the season.

Plan and supervise off-season conditioning programs in conjunction with the other head coaches and the Athletic Director.

Attend all meetings called by the Athletic Director.

Perform other tasks and assume responsibility as assigned the Athletic Director.

Will be involved in the selection process of assistant coaches.

Professional Performance Criteria

Assist in preparation, maintenance, repair and storage of equipment.

Assist in issuing equipment.

Assist in seeing that training rules are enforced and violations are reported.

Carry out all duties assigned by the head coach.

Assist in seeing that injury and insurance reports are made and are on file.

Assist in maintaining the locker and equipment rooms in a proper manner.

Be at all practice sessions and all games or be available for a scouting assignment.

Assist with the checking in of equipment and in taking inventory.

Suggest to Athletic Director any new equipment needed.

Assist in the administration and supervision of the towels, locks and lockers used during the specific athletic season.

All other duties as assigned by head coach or Athletic Director.