What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Varsity Tennis Head Coach position at Erie City School District?
Position Type :
Athletics / Activities / Coaching
Date Posted : 2 / 3 / 2025
Location : Erie High School
Varsity Tennis Head Coach - High School
1-Boys Varsity
Position Summary / Goal : The Head Coach will facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration between and among the Erie School District and parents, students, and community centers. The Head Coach will promote a positive school culture, foster academic excellence and exemplify good character for the individual athlete. Furthermore, the Erie School District expects the Head Coach to be a positive role model, a mentor to student-athletes, and embrace all concepts of good citizenship
Term of Employment : 12 month position
Reporting Relationships :
- Reports to Director of Athletics
- May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals
Qualifications :
A minimum of 3 years coaching experience at the high school or middle school level required.
Evidence of leading a successful middle school or high school tennis program.
Ability to transition student athletes to the next competitive level (ability to articulate concrete examples and procedures regarding the transition of student athletes to the next competitive level).
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both
individual and team development.
Determines match strategy based on the capabilities of the team and individuals.
Evidence of practice plans developed in prior coaching positions.
Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.
Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Urban student experience a plus.
Possess a thorough understanding of PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
Performance Responsibilities
Professionalism
Off-Season :
Other Duties :
Evaluation : Director of Athletics and / or Building Principal
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW ACT 34 EFFECTIVE 1 / 86, CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE EFFECTIVE 7 / 96 & ACT 114 F.B.I. FINGERPRINT CHECK.
THE ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES BASED ON AGE,RACE,COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY OR BECAUSE A PERSON IS A DISABLED VETERAN OR VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM ERA. THIS POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION EXTENDS TO ALL OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CLASSIFICATIONS. PUBLICATION OF THIS POLICY IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS INCLUDING TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. INQUIRIES MAY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 148 WEST 21ST STREET, ERIE PA 16502, (814) 874-6080.