Assistant Middle School Tennis Coach

ABOUT GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL:

Girls Preparatory School (GPS) was founded in 1906 to provide girls with the necessary courses to pursue a college education.  Since that year, GPS has proudly graduated almost 6000 young women.  Currently, 131 faculty and staff serve 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum which includes a full complement of humanities, arts, and STEM courses, and co-curricular programs of leadership development, athletics, performing arts, and community engagement.

ATHLETICS AT GPS:

The GPS Athletics mission includes teaching girls to be team players, understand the importance of mental toughness, accept challenges enthusiastically, and value strength, fitness, stamina, and good health. The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates — striving for excellence toward an ambitious goal and developing the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement — all are part of athletics at Girls Preparatory School.  Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about aiming to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of award-winning GPS coaches and more than 300 athletes who are involved at the varsity and middle school levels. GPS has a proud athletic history with 63 state championships won in 15 total varsity sports. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Middle School Tennis Coach is a part-time position. The successful candidate will show the ability to provide leadership, organization, and supervision of the GPS tennis program. This individual will be responsible for providing direction, instruction, and supervision to female student-athletes, so they achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The most qualified candidates will also be willing to assist with private lessons and tournaments, as needed. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Director of Athletics, Allie Tennyson), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in tennis, aiding the educational and individual growth of team members. 
• Implements and maintains a standard of performance consistent with the institution’s goals of athletic excellence while supporting the school’s standards for academic and personal discipline. 
• Assists with plans and set-up for activities, practices, and interscholastic contests. Travels with student-athletes on the team bus to and from games.
• Enforces discipline policies, emphasizes good sportsmanship in word and behavior, and advocates healthy lifestyles. 
• Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior. Maintains a safe environment for all student-athletes at all times. 
• Assists with the collection of team statistics, updating the team website, and proper communication with parents. 
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required. Follows and maintains knowledge of all TSSAA policies, rules, and procedures.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with all students, staff, parents, and officials and resolves conflict in a professional manner.  Professionally represents Girls Preparatory School at all times.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• A minimum of two (2) years coaching tennis preferably female student-athletes
• Collegial and eager to collaborate with other sports coaches for the betterment of the athletes and GPS Athletics
• Knowledge of USTA and TSSAA Rules for tennis
• Demonstrated commitment to building cultural competencies and empowering students to engage across differences.

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All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.