What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Head Tennis Coach position at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy?
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy is a 9th-12th grade private, Christian school located in Chattanooga, TN. For more than 25 years, HHCA has built a reputation for excellence in Athletics through our Nationally Recognized sports programs.
We pride ourselves on preparing our students for success on the court, in the classroom, and beyond. HHCA has won numerous championships and produced multiple All-Americans and Professional Athletes, however, our most proud accolade of all is the millions of dollars worth of college scholarships that our athletes have earned by playing the sport that they love and having the opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
HHCA is seeking driven, committed Coaching candidates to help lead our Tennis program.
An ideal candidate will be knowledgable in all aspects of High School tennis including but not limited to: recruitment of players, individual player development and team training.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a positive role model to the players.
- Teach skills through effectively planned practices.
- Effectively set expectations with players and parents.
- Ensure that athletes are prepared to perform at the highest possible level.
- Recruit players, locally and abroad, with the goal to put together a team that has the best possible opportunity for success.
- Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team.
- Ensure that players are meeting expectations academically.
- Establish a working relationship with the other coaches in the athletic department for the purpose of creating stronger overall culture within the athletic department.
- Establish a working relationship with college coaches for the purpose of helping our players receive the exposure and recruitment needed to receive and college scholarships that they deserve.
- Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.
- Transport the team to competitions as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Background check and driving record check required
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $1.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- Chattanooga, TN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person