Head JV Girls Tennis Coach

Rye Country Day School is seeking a Head JV Girls Tennis Coach beginning February 24, 2025. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Effectively planning and organizing both practices and matches
• Ability to teach and coach the basic fundamentals and strategies of tennis
• Creating an exciting, challenging environment each day
• Collaborating with the assistant coach in planning and communication
• Maintaining a safe environment at all times
• Taking attendance
• Communicating with parents on a weekly basis
• Communicating with players, coaches, opponents in a professional manner
• Checking email daily
  
  

Desired qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-years successful coaching experience with adolescents in this age group
• A passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and inspire athletes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Energetic and enthusiastic, flexible and patient
  
  

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org - to learn more about the school's rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives. Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/ .

Salary range: $2,500 - $6,000 depending on level of play and coaching experience