Middle School Head Girls Tennis Coach (Fall) 2026-2027
On-siteUniversity City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Monitor academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility requirements are met and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior. Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development while assessing player skills and assigning team positions. Coaches and instructs players regarding rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques, and determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition and follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury. Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance and acts as a team representative by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, and other organizations. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, and equipment inventory.
Required Qualifications
- MSHAA coaching certification
- Current First Aide and CPR certification
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
- Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet
- Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
- Ability to endure extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation
- Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
- Ability to diffuse and avoid non-productive conflict with parents, students, staff and administration
- Ability to utilize information/communication technology to enhance the athletics program
- Knowledge of effective multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Knowledge of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) requirements and guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- MO teaching certificate
- Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in a diverse educational environment
- Mentoring or coaching experience or equivalent in community or civic athletics programs
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