Tennis Assistant Coach

Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we’ve encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.

If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.

Thank you for your understanding.

Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.

Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.

Gracias por su comprensión.

Supervises student‑athletes as assigned by the head coach in accordance with the Gadsden Independent School District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include adherence to the Gadsden Independent School District rules, regulations, and Athletic Philosophy; promoting and encouraging students to participate in sports; and treating student‑athletes in a professional manner in conjunction with the athletic coordinator and principal. Is loyal to the school and Head Coach.

• If a classroom teacher, gives priority to the professional performance, duties and responsibilities of classroom instruction.
• Sets and defines high levels of competitiveness, expectations, and character development.
• Encourages students to participate in the athletic program and individualized sport.

• Assists Head Coach
  • Developing a competitive program that will excel in athletic performance and competition, classroom achievement, and community expectations.
  • Creating an environment whereby athletes can achieve academic and athletic success.
  • Ensuring our athletes that they will be given every opportunity to achieve competitive success.
  • Monitoring academic performance to ensure the student‑athlete is enjoying academic success.
  • Enforces the “Code of Ethics” for all athletes.
  • Teaches sportsmanship and sets an example of good moral and physical behavior.
  • Assumes responsibility for the conduct and well‑being for all players.
  • Conducts oneself in a manner both on and off the field that will bring credit to yourself, your team, and your school.
  • Develops an open‑line of communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents
  • Is loyal and trustworthy to the student athletes, team, head coach, school, and Gadsden Independent School District.

• Is familiar with and follows the policies and guidelines of the Gadsden Independent School District and the New Mexico Activities Association.
• Knows district and state eligibility and transfer rules and follows them to the letter.
• Ensures that an athlete does not participate until the head coach receives a “Rank One” clearance from the trainer.

• Reports inappropriate behavior of any athletic personnel or participant to the Campus Principal and Athletic Coordinator.
• Attends professional meetings and clinics.
• Works continually with the Principal, Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinator, and Head Coach to upgrade the total athletic program.

• Cooperates with and is responsive to the needs of the Head Coach and other coaches and their athletic programs.
• Encourages athletes to participate in other sports.

• Participates in an off‑season and summer program to give our student‑athletes a better opportunity to improve their skills – if not coaching another sport.
• Promotes and supports athletic programs that involve middle school and elementary school students.

• Adheres to, supports, and provides input according to direction of the Head Coach
  • Instruction to participants in safety‑related issues and the need for reporting injuries to the trainer.
  • Implementation of coaching strategies that represent technical knowledge and reflect the ability to create, utilize or react to different game situations.
  • Use of coaching…