Girls JV Tennis Head Coach

Job Title: Girls JV Tennis Head Coach

Classification: Temporary, Non-exempt, Seasonal 

Reports To: Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director

Dates: Fall Season - August 6, 2026 through late October, 2026

The JV Tennis Head Coach helps create and promote a healthy, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture. This role focuses on teaching foundational tennis skills, introducing match strategies, and fostering positive player-coach relationships. The head coach provides student-athletes with the opportunity to develop their game, understand singles and doubles play, and embody excellent sportsmanship throughout the fall season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Player Development

• Practice Management: Plan, direct, and supervise daily tennis practices, ensuring optimal court utilization and active participation.

• Skill Instruction: Teach sport-specific fundamentals appropriate for the JV level, including stroke mechanics, serving, footwork, and basic court positioning.

• Match Strategy: Determine fair and competitive player lineups for singles and doubles matches, managing game-day adjustments and player rotations.

• Team Presence: Be present and actively engaged at all scheduled practices, home and away matches, and team meetings.

Program Management and Logistics

• Equipment Management: Manage and maintain all team equipment, including tennis balls, hoppers, teaching carts, and training aids.

• Administrative Support: Coordinate the distribution and collection of team uniforms and assist with match score reporting.

• Travel Supervision: Ride the team bus or coordinate safe transportation to away matches when necessary to maintain student supervision.

• Professional Compliance: Complete all coaching education, safety certifications, and requirements mandated by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the athletic department.

Culture and Communication

• Culture Building: Actively promote a supportive, inclusive team dynamic where players of varying skill levels feel valued and motivated to improve.

• Camaraderie: Encourage team cohesion and mutual support both on and off the courts.

• Communication: Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with players, families, and the athletic department regarding schedules, court locations, and weather updates.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Previous competitive playing and/or tennis coaching experience is preferred.

• Education: Undergraduate degree is preferred.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Highly organized, positive, patient, and collaborative. Must enjoy working with high school-aged athletes and feel comfortable managing a full roster on the courts.

• Sport Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of tennis rules, scoring systems (including tiebreakers), and basic strategies for both singles and doubles play.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The role involves consistent outdoor hours after school and evenings for practices, matches, and travel.

Essential Physical Tasks

• Ability to work on your feet, move quickly across tennis courts, and remain active for multiple hours.

• Ability to demonstrate proper tennis strokes, feeds, and drills effectively during practice.

• Ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions (heat, wind, direct sun) and comply with school health and safety guidelines.

Direct Reports

None