Varsity Boys Head Tennis Coach

Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.

 What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities, and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Varsity Boys' Head Tennis Coach who will oversee the entire program beginning February 24th, 2025. The applicant will have knowledge of Tennis and the ability to teach fundamental skills, tactics, and strategies of the game to ECFS students.   

Our program competes in the IVY Preparatory School League, The Athletic Association of Independent Schools of NYC, and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools. The school has fielded a highly competitive program for many years and continues to strive for excellence in its coaches and players.  

This is a part-time seasonal position that begins with pre-season practice, as required by the seasonal calendar. The candidate should be available during the week in the late afternoons. 

The hiring range for this position is $5,518-$9,754.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Head Tennis Coach will be:

• Developing effective coaching; 

• Planning team meetings and practice schedules; 

• Communicating with students to understand their goals and ambitions;  

• Assisting students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals;  

• Assessing the strengths of individuals and teaching them to use them effectively;   

• Helping in the development of motivation and skills;  

• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of students' skills of the sport;

• Enforcing team travel standards for behavior;

• Keeping records and documentation and preparing appropriate reports;

• Performing other related duties and tasks as assigned. 

Position Requirements:

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree;

• Previous experience playing the sport or coaching is a preferred;  

• Prior experience working with students in grades 9-12;  

• The ability to adhere to school, team and sports league policies,regulations and standards;  

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to able to effectively evaluate and interact with student athletes, parents and stakeholders;  

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability;  

• The ability to work evenings and weekends if necessary;

• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;

• Ability to inspire and motivate;

• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback. 

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. 

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.