Girls Varsity Head Tennis Coach

Westwood Athletics
 
Position:                              Girls Varsity Head Tennis Coach
Location:                              Robichaud High School
Start Date:                          2023-2024 School Year -Spring Season
Reports to:                          Athletic Director and Principal
Work Hours:                       Hours & Calendar Will Reflect High School Athletics Tennis Schedule
 
Education/Training/Experience:

1. Must be available to perform coaching responsibilities, games and practices outside of your contractual day. (Daily contractual hours will not be modified to accommodate coaching schedule.)
2. Tennis knowledge and experience.  Tennis coaching experience, preferred.
3. Understanding of Michigan High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.
4. Ability to communicate and work well with High School students.
5. Ability to communicate and work well with parents, staff and the community.
6. Michigan Certified Teacher, preferred.  Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent.

 
Responsibilities:

• Coach's individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with other coaches and/or principals in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, evidence of physical examination and similar paperwork.
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times those students are present.
• Aids in establishment of performance criteria for interscholastic competition in his sport.
• Enforces disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Participates in annual MHSAA Sponsored rules interpretation meeting for their individual sport(s). To abide by MHSAA by-laws, at least one coach form each sport must attend rules interpretation meetings.
• Attend additional meetings when specifically requested by the athletic director and/or principal.
• Bring recommendation for volunteers and assistants to the principal and Board of Education for approval.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches to provide student with opportunities for physical conditioning
• Outside of the season, including summer conditioning and workouts.
• Work collaboratively with administration to support the program while at the same time controlling district expenses
• Is responsible for student supervision and safety before and after all activities and events both home and away. 
• Maintains consistent communication with Athletic Director
• Develop positive self-image with athletics
• Attends clinics / workshops related to sport.
• Utilize sound teaching methods to develop skills / techniques.
• Demonstrate positive team sportsmanship toward opponents and officials.
• Demonstrates effective management of pre-contest details.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 
Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds.  Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.  Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
 
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 job functions:

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must have normal visional and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about assigned location unaided during the day.

 
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud.  Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

 
How to Apply:
Apply online at:  https://www.westwoodschools.net/apps/pages/  and click the "Job Opportunities" tab.
 
SALARY:
Per negotiated agreement; paid through EduStaff.
 
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.