Middle School Co-Ed Tennis Head Coach

Position/Title: Head Coach

Practice Begins: February 5, 2024

Regular Season Ends:  May 3, 2024

Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Hourly

ABOUT NEW ROADS

In an authentically diverse community reflective of Los Angeles, New Roads prepares young people for life by developing in them a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

POSITION SUMMARY

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Establish and maintain open, professional, and respectful communications with students, parents, teachers, and the athletics department.

• Coaches will assist all individuals in their sport to grow socially and emotionally through positive feedback and timely and sensitive communication.  

• Ensure that all coaches work together toward a common goal within their respected programs.

• Coaches must keep informed and up to date on league rules.

• Coaches will attempt to promote school spirit, team spirit, and cohesiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the middle school level grade 6-8.

• Knowledge of age appropriate training techniques for the  middle school level grade 6-8.

• Has a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, parents, and students

• Availability for all mandatory school and league meetings, and athletic events

• Connections to the local, state and national community in your sport and attract coaches and qualified student-athletes to our school

• Ability to provide meaningful assistance to students who wish to pursue the sport beyond high school.

• Previous experience playing the sport at a high school varsity, AAU, collegiate or professional level.

• Ability to increase students’ understanding of game strategy and develop players’ individual areas of growth.

• Demonstrate the highest level of character and professionalism with excellent ethics 

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all athletic participants.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality

• Must pass a LiveScan fingerprinting background check

• A clean driving record and valid California driver’s license. Will be subject to clearance through the California Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) and the standards for driving set by SHS insurance underwriters.

If interested in the position, please complete:

• Application for the coaching position

• Current resume

Apply through the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=105591&clientkey=B58F74479D3E4429894E592A78B88B09