ELIZABETHTON CITY SCHOOLS JOB POSTING

POSITION: TENNIS COACH

LOCATION: T. A. DUGGER JR. HIGH

PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE TAD TENNIS PROGRAM, PROVIDING ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO COMPETE AT A HIGH LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties:

Instruct athletes on the rules, regulations, terminology, and techniques of the sport.Understand, implement, and support the guidelines pertaining to Tennis as outlined by the TSSAA. Conduct team, and self, in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.Coordinate with the Athletic Director, and other coaches vying for the use of facilities, practices, and scheduling. Provide a schedule to the Athletic Director and Transportation Supervisor at least two weeks prior to the start of the season (if not sooner).Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.Make purchase using school system policy and procedures. Maintain a current inventory of equipment and uniforms.Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coaching Tennis, supervising practices and matches. Coordinating with other coaches for use of courses & facilities. Manage student/athletes and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, adherence to rules and guidelines, representing the school in a positive manner at

all times, and other duties as assigned by the athletic director and school/system administrative team.

Minimum Qualifications:1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Meet the health and physical requirements and be fingerprinted and background checked.

1. Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching). Personal experience participating in Tennis is preferred.3. Must complete any training associated with coaching as outlined by the Elizabethton City Schools Athletic Department and the TSSAA.4. Must work in a professional manner and exhibit professionalism in instructing athletes during practice, and in matches.Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.For more information:

Contact Chris Berry EHS

at: chris.berry@ecschools.net