Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted: 6/6/2025
Location: R. J. Baskett Middle School
Date Available: 08/04/2025
Closing Date: 06/20/2025
MISSISSINEWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Middle School Tennis Coach (Coed)
Job Description As a Middle School Tennis Coach, your primary responsibility is to guide and develop young athletes in tennis fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Your role is essential in creating a positive and inclusive environment that promotes learning, growth, and a love for the sport. This position supports the overall development of student-athletes and prepares them for future athletic opportunities.
Responsibilities - Work alongside high school tennis coaches to align instruction with varsity techniques, strategies, and terminology.
- Plan and organize regular practices that focus on skill development, conditioning, and match strategy.
- Teach fundamental tennis skills including proper grip, footwork, stroke mechanics, serving, and court positioning.
- Provide individualized instruction to help players progress in technique, game awareness, and confidence.
- Emphasize the importance of safety, hydration, and injury prevention during all practices and matches.
- Prepare athletes for competition by developing singles and doubles strategies and match readiness.
- Make decisions on player pairings, match lineups, and in-game adjustments during competitions.
- Maintain a composed and encouraging demeanor to support players during practices and match play.
- Foster a team culture that emphasizes respect, responsibility, and sportsmanship both on and off the court.
- Encourage collaboration and a supportive atmosphere among team members of all ability levels.
- Teach athletes to demonstrate integrity in victory and defeat, and to respect opponents, officials, and teammates.
- Promote inclusion by ensuring that all student-athletes feel valued and have opportunities to contribute.
- Communicate consistently with players, parents, and school administration regarding schedules, match details, and expectations.
- Ensure a safe and positive environment by following district and athletic department safety guidelines.
Note: Specific job responsibilities may vary depending on school policies, district procedures, and athletic league regulations. All coaching duties should align with the expectations and standards set by Mississinewa Community Schools and the IHSAA.
It is the policy of Mississinewa School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, in its programs, activities, or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS 12101,et. seq.)