Boys Tennis Coach

Description

Job Summary: The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach by maintaining the program’s overall level of excellence, the physical and spiritual development of players, and its reputation within the community, the conference, and the IHSA.

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Coaches varsity or junior varsity players, as assigned by varsity coach.
2. Attends all regular season and post-season practices and games
3. Serves as a Christian role model to students.
4. Demonstrates Christ-like behavior.
5. Attends team devotions and leads devotions periodically.
6. Continues to pursue growth in skills as a position coach by learning from other coaching staff and attending coaching clinics.
7. Uses requisite technology independently to perform coaching instructional and program operational duties.
8. Assist with team excursions.
9. Assist with community and school service activities.
10. Assist with college recruiting.
11. Assist with summer camp operations.
12. Assistant coaches are assigned select roles by the head varsity coach. These could include:

• Coaching: Position strategy and coordination; Player discipleship and leadership development; Development and oversight of other assistant coaches
• Communication: Assist with communication to parents; assist with communication to players; assist with communication to parent volunteers; assist with social media; coordination with Sports Information Director to keep social media and website current
• Program operations: Athletic trainer coordination; referee coordination

Requirements

Wheaton Academy employees must fully embrace the school’s Educational Philosophy and Mission as expressed in its Protestant Statement of Faith and commit to upholding these principles. Employees are expected to maintain a Christian lifestyle and affiliate with a Protestant church whose core beliefs align with the school’s Statement of Faith.

Employment requires affirmation of being a “born-again” Christian who knows Jesus Christ as Savior. The ideal candidate demonstrates spiritual maturity and serves as a Christian role model, reflecting the principles of I Timothy 4:12 in character and conduct both within and beyond the school environment (Luke 6:40). This individual exemplifies discernment, dignity, respect, and Christ-centered living, setting a positive example for students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.

 The ideal candidate brings prior collegiate playing experience and proven coaching experience. This individual demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a track record of guiding teams or programs toward achieving a shared vision—whether in coaching or other professional contexts. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.