Boys Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach

Boys Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach

Pleasant Valley School District

To coach, direct, advise, and coordinate those functions inherent to a specific interscholastic sport, extracurricular activity, or co‑curricular activity.

• Follows all laws, Board Policies, regulations, rules and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).
• Works primarily independently in assigned settings.
• Maintains appropriate, effective means of cooperation and communication with the building principal or designee, school district administration, the School Board, the Director of Athletics and Activities (DAA), other PVSD Department of Athletics and Activities personnel, and other school personnel who come into contact with the program, including instructional staff, maintenance, custodial, grounds and police/security.
• Effectively communicates with other staff and the community and serves as a positive school district representative when communicating with the internal and external publics.
• Develops a positive rapport with the coaching/directing/advising staff and student‑participants.
• Uses ethical means to motivate staff and student‑participants towards desired goals.
• Maintains appropriate, professional relations with all game/event officials, student‑participants, bus drivers, parents/guardians, opponents, spectators, and the news media.
• Comports himself/herself in manner in which self‑control and poise are evident and sets a positive example and develops an atmosphere of respect, while serving as a role model for students and staff.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles regarding the training, conditioning and development of student‑participants for a particular sport/activity; adjusts activities to suit the skill level(s) of the student‑participants; and teaches basic skills/fundamentals and good citizenship/sportsmanship.
• Complies with all Pre‑Season Checklist requirements (i.e., practice schedule, PIAA Physical/Parent Certificate, Insurance Coverage Form, team rules, team roster, PIAA Eligibility Lists); submits accurate post‑season forms, including final reports, award winners, coach/director/advisor evaluations, time sheets, and student‑participant obligations; adheres to PIAA, school district, league, District XI, and other governing body rules, regulations, and policies governing the school, sport and/or activity; and attends all mandatory school district, league, District XI, and other governing body meetings.
• Attends appropriate meetings, assembly programs, pep rallies, recognition events, banquets, etc.
• Performs all pertinent and necessary evaluations, including the evaluation of the performance of the team/activity and the student‑participants involved as well as formal and informal evaluations of assistant coaches/directors/advisors.
• Seeks self‑improvement and improvement of staff/program by attending/arranging clinics, conferences, and other professional development activities.
• Effectively organizes the program, including the organization of coaching/directing/advising staff; pre‑season, in‑season, and/or post‑season student/parent activities, including meetings to inform them of philosophy and expectations, rules and regulations; practice/rehearsal sessions; and (as is applicable) the junior high, freshman, JV and Varsity or high school levels; and (as is applicable) providing leadership to youth sports/activity organization programs and/or coaches/directors/advisors to aid in the development of future PVSD program participants.
• Plans assignments and gives clear directions to assistants and student‑participants and effectively delegates authority with responsibility, but remains accountable for such delegation.
• Works cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, the guidance department, and college representatives to assist student‑participants in working toward their post‑high school goals and assists student‑participants with college selections and scholarship availability as is applicable, adhering to all pertinent NCAA and other governing body policies, rules and regulations.
• Ensures that student‑participants are aware of school district…