Tennis Coach 2026-2027 School Year

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities (Differentials)/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location: Kennedy Middle School

Job Title: Tennis Coach (MS)

Season Dates: 2/22/2027 - 5/22/2027

Department: Athletic Department

Supervisor: Building Athletic Director, Building Principal and District Athletic Director

Date: 12/21/17

FLSA Status: Stipend $2,283.20

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Guide participating student athletes to achieve a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship and citizenship. To oversee and promote the Football program in accordance with NFHS, IHSA and RPS 205 Board Policies and athletic handbook.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ensure that all actions are in concert with Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plans and communicates with coaching staff regarding practice schedule and competition strategies which ensure the health, physical well-being and success of student athletes.
• Coordinates fundraisers, athletic activity account deposits and distributions of funds in accordance with Board Policy.
• Manages the distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory.
• Ensures that all student athletes are in compliance with District requirements including athletic physicals, student code of conduct, athletic fees paid, academic eligibility and all other standards included in the district athletic handbook.
• Models/instills values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.
• Maintains individual and team statistics and records.
• Properly supervises student athletes during all football activities and events.
• Plans and implements a seasonal awards recognition program through the building athletic office.
• Engages in sport specific professional development education.
• Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals to their feeder programs and works closely with the strength and conditioning coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Teachers Certificate and/or Meets IHSA Criteria (Qualification of Coaches � 2.070)
• Previous football coach experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to accurately record and manage information.
• Knowledge of industry standards and new approaches.
• Ability to work independently under broad or limited supervision.
• Ability to establish priorities appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of the urgency of tasks and the impact of tasks.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, a sense of responsibility, and loyalty in the performance of all tasks.
• Ability to take responsibility for his or her team assignments.
• Ability to use clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

OTHER:

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

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