What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletics: Assistant Tennis Coach position at St. Paul Academy and Summit School?
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Tennis Coach.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School :
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
Our mission-shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world-is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.
For additional information about the school's curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu and for additional information about our SPA Athletics program , visit our athletics hub at https : / / www.spaathletics.org /
Position Begins : March, 2025
Status : Part-time, seasonal
Department : Athletics
Pay Range : $3,000- $6,500 based on experience and qualifications
Position Description :
Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective communication skills with students, and other coaches. Strong candidates will have a thorough understanding of the skills and techniques for tennis. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and be able to support / contribute to student athlete life outside athletics.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Creating a positive environment that promotes good sportsmanship towards opponents, spectators, and teammates
- Assist with instruction of players in rules, regulations, skills, and strategy of tennis
- Collaborate with the Head Varsity coach to create organized and effective practices that progress throughout the season
- Organize and directs individual and small group practice activities
- Provide effective supervision and evaluation of all athletes during practice and competition
- Tracking student-athlete progress
- Follow established protocol in the event of an injury
- Participate in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, and award ceremonies
- Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department
Candidates must submit a resume and a coaching cover letter and are welcome to provide a list of references.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
The season runs from March through June each year. Please submit the following information with your application to be considered : cover letter, resume and list of references.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
Salary : $3,000 - $6,500
