Tennis Coach

Position Description JOB TITLE: Tennis Coach DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy REPORTS TO: Athletic Director STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend HOURS: Temporary ________________________________________________________________ Purpose Statement: The Tennis Coach is responsible for glorifying God by mentoring, training, and disciplining student-athletes with integrity and excellence.

Scope: The Tennis Coach cultivates relationships with all stakeholders to create the healthiest environment possible for the development and discipleship of student-athletes. Specific Responsibilities: Develop and cultivate relationships with: Student-athletes and their families Opposing school tennis programs and their coaches.

Create and execute practice plans. Provide individualized instruction to up to 15 student-athletes Cultivate a positive Christian culture in the Tennis program Create a team schedule with other schools Disciple young men and women, demonstrate a commitment to excellence and display character at all times Execute a coaching plan Attend Coaches meetings Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family Continuing education and mastery of the game (i.

e. schemes, techniques) Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down Counseling resource for the players Qualifications/Skills/Gifts: A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel Excellent communication skills A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff Able to control emotions; slow to anger Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules Spiritually mature Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children Gifts of leadership, organization, and service Willingness to submit to authority Enthusiastic and positive attitude Genuine love for our student-athletes and each other 3 years minimum experience as a Tennis coach and/or college or professional playing experience preferred Verifiable history of mentoring and spiritual investment in former and/or current players Impeccable reputation in the sports community at all levels (youth, high school, college, etc.)

Must be able to lift 40 pounds Work Schedule: Weekdays: In-Season 5 afternoons per week Sundays: OFF *On occasion, there is a need to attend to duties outside of the normal working hours. Those circumstances will be communicated in advance and will be compensated accordingly or flex time permitted.