Tennis Coach

Title:

Middle School Girls Tennis Head & Upper School Assistant Coach Reports to:

Director of Athletics Stipend:

Fall-$2,000 The Miami Valley School (MVS). Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For 60 years, MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton, Ohio, community. Here, faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally-recognized leader in experience-based learning. Here, every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here, we learn because we do. The Role. The middle school girls tennis head and upper school assistant coach is tasked with overseeing the middle school tennis program, which includes organizing practices, accompanying the teams to games, and teaching students tennis skills and gameplay. The middle school tennis team plays in selected tournaments during the season. In addition to maintaining a well-organized and welcoming program, the tennis head coach is an enthusiastic representative of MVS Athletics who attends athletic department events, trainings, pep rallies, and coaches' meetings as set by the Director of Athletics. The Opportunity. All members of MVS' vibrant faculty bring the school's mission and vision to life each day for students and families in the Dayton community. Each day we live out our mission through our core values: integrity, celebration, grit, and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to: Expand Global Leadership. MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse. Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community,you'll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families as a member of our athletic department. Innovate. You will be part of a team that is enhancing professional learning nationwide and becoming a thought leader for immersive learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional school experience. Collaborate as part of a World-Class Team. In your role as a coach at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, published authors, professional musicians, armed services veterans, and thespians. Most importantly, they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong learning. And, of course, you will get to make an impact! As the head tennis coach, you will have an impact on the greater MVS community as you build relationships with your players and nurture their success.

Expectations:

Assist in preparation and planning for the recognition of athletes for your coaching season (i.e. end of year athletic awards). Game preparation including understanding of rules and regulations of the Metro Buckeye league, score keeping, and any other duties assigned by league officials (or willingness to learn) Attend all coaches meetings. Remain with student athletes at school, or end of games, until all have been picked up after practices or away contests. Attend sport clinics and workshops at the direction of the Athletic Director. Attain and maintain all mandatory certifications required for my sport including but not limited to OHSAA Coaches Toolbox training, CPR, and first aid training. Assume responsibility by returning and/or accounting for any uniforms or equipment loaned to the tennis team, submitting a list of students to be billed for uniform items, and a list of damaged or disreputable uniforms at the end of each season. The Tennis Coach is responsible for checking court conditions and reporting any maintenance or repair needs to the Athletic Director. Assist in helping student athletes with recommendations post season and summer training and club team opportunities. Assist Athletic Director in hiring and managing assistant coaching staff. Help prepare students for the upper school level athletics. Any other duties assigned by the Athletic Director. Qualifications Experienced in the rules and regulations of tennis. BCI/FBI background check required. Must be able to be on their feet for long periods of time. Benefits. This is a seasonal position without benefits. Take the Next Step. Share this opportunity with your network! Learn more about our school by clicking on the Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed cover letter, resume, outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to. Please do not call the school directly. The position will be open until filled. Bring Your Whole Self. MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis. We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Pay:

From $2,000.00 per year

Experience:

Sports coaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person