Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis

Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Head Coach - Girls Varsity Tennis
Department: Heritage High School
Salary Grade: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Heritage High School
Reports to: Athletic Director
Date: 09/29/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members. The coach must travel with the team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of tennis.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service

Thinks Strategically

Shows Initiative

Acts Decisively

Communicates Effectively

Works Collaboratively

Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis and Management

Fiscal Planning and Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Past play experience in tennis. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill instruction, practice/match plan development of tennis.

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:
OPEN

SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS:

START DATE:
2026-2027