Varsity Tennis Head Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:
2/3/2025

Location:
Erie High School
Varsity Tennis Head Coach - High School

1-Boys Varsity

Position Summary/Goal: The Head Coach will facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration between and among the Erie School District and parents, students, and community centers. The Head Coach will promote a positive school culture, foster academic excellence and exemplify good character for the individual athlete. Furthermore, the Erie School District expects the Head Coach to be a positive role model, a mentor to student-athletes, and embrace all concepts of good citizenship

Term of Employment: 12 month position
Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Director of Athletics
• May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals

Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school or middle school level required.
Evidence of leading a successful middle school or high school tennis program.
Ability to transition student athletes to the next competitive level (ability to articulate concrete examples and procedures regarding the transition of student athletes to the next competitive level).
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both
individual and team development.

Determines match strategy based on the capabilities of the team and individuals.

Evidence of practice plans developed in prior coaching positions.
Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.
Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Urban student experience a plus.
Possess a thorough understanding of PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.

Performance Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals of tennis- including the rules of the game and the proper training techniques.
• Planning and carrying out daily practice plans.
• Supervising all practices and matches.
• Observe players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Promote, maintain, and ensure high academic standards for all athletes. Monitor academic progress for student athletes, securing academic support when needed.
• Conduct pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
• Promote good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
• Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
• Agree to the demanding time commitment in the off-season, as well as regular season, to ensure the continuous improvement of the tennis program.
• Adhere to guidelines, rules, and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
• Establish and maintain collegiate relationships to promote recruitment of the student athlete.
• Maintain NCAA Clearinghouse for athletes.
• Develop and maintain an academic monitoring plan for student athletes.
• Submit transportation requests in a timely manner.
• Submit food requests for trips that exceed District approved mileage for food stipend.
• Develop and monitor expectations for athlete participation.
• Host parent meeting before first match.
• Collect and inventory all uniforms and equipment prior to coach stipend disbursement.

Professionalism

1. Must possess the ability to be a team player.
2. Must be cooperative, courteous, service oriented, and promote these characteristics with the team.
3. Represent Erie's Public Schools with the highest level of ethical behavior and professional standards.

Off-Season:

• Attend and work program fundraisers, if applicable.

• Attend off-season area camps and leagues, if applicable.

• Organize off-season open gym/weight room sessions, practice plans, and instruction.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

• Perform any other related duties

Evaluation: Director of Athletics and/or Building Principal
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW ACT 34 EFFECTIVE 1/86, CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE EFFECTIVE 7/96 & ACT 114 F.B.I. FINGERPRINT CHECK.

THE ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES BASED ON AGE,RACE,COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY OR BECAUSE A PERSON IS A DISABLED VETERAN OR VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM ERA. THIS POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION EXTENDS TO ALL OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CLASSIFICATIONS. PUBLICATION OF THIS POLICY IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS INCLUDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. INQUIRIES MAY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 148 WEST 21ST STREET, ERIE PA 16502, .