REPORTS TO: Athletic Director FAMILY: Athletics - 9801 EEO CLASSIFICATION: Professional CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT | Required Education/Experience | Preferred Qualifications/Experience |
2-3 years Tennis coaching experience at
High school or college level |
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Benet Academy, as an independent Catholic, college preparatory high school in the Benedictine tradition, is to provide a disciplined educational environment that fosters the on-going religious, intellectual, and social development of its students.
JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The Head Coach of the Girls & Boys Tennis teams is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to student athletes and assistant coaches within the program. The Head Coach will instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
Essential Functions - Has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of the Girls & Boys Tennis programs.
- In charge of assignments and duties and oversight of any assistant coaches in the Girls & Boys Tennis programs.
- In coordination with the Athletic Director, plans and implements team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans and summer activities.
- Teaches student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season.
- Follows the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Benet Academy’s policies and site procedures.
- Fosters training in conduct, ethics and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.
- Works with a spirit of teamwork to schedule practices with other teams' needs.
- Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events. Coach may be required to ride/drive the bus with the team.
- Verifies with the Athletic Department that each team member is clear to participate before allowing him/her to tryout or practice as it pertains to academic, behavioral, or medical eligibility.
- Responsible for distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of the season inventory.
- Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is always conducted athletes are present.
- Reports any unsafe conditions to the administration in a timely manner.
- With the Athletic Department sets up a preseason parent orientation meeting for all levels to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, and risk factors for all athletes.
- Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays as well as off-season schedules.
- Adhere to all of Benet Academy’s policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.
- Excellent sport specific technical, tactical, and strategic knowledge.
- Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
- Prior experience with video & software, helpful.
- Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport, and ability to coach & motivate.
- The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Safe Environment Training and required IHSA training.
Supervisory Responsibility Supervises the Assistant Coaches.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Demands Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. May also require stooping, bending, and reaching. Requires travel. Must work outdoors in various weather conditions. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Position Type/Hours of Work This is a seasonal position, typically from March through May. The hours are typically after school and weekends during the season.
Travel Required for Tennis Meets.
EEO Statement Benet Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer, that does not—because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, or veteran status—fail or refuse to hire qualified applicants. Benet Academy reserves the right, however, to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. In addition, for Catholic employees, conformance with religious tenets of the Catholic faith is a condition of employment, and all employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating any practices or doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Other duties as assigned Serves as a positive role model and supports the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times. Creates a faith-focused learning environment within the department and school and maintains a Catholic culture in his or her department that is emphasized including but not limited to, words, deeds, manner of dress, and actions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.