Head Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis

Boys Tennis coaching opportunity at the Upper School this spring with the Latin Romans!

• Varsity Head Coach

The Latin School of Chicago has a strong, rich and successful athletic tradition and is seeking qualified coaches to join its staff of dedicated coaches pursuing excellence in an education-based athletic program.

As Coach, you will:

• Build an attitude of camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit where team members cheer, challenge, and support each other.
• Plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Model attitudes and practices that exemplify the benefits of hard work, sacrifices aimed toward long-term goals, the value of learning to strive and compete fully, and the appreciation of challenge.
• Develop a working knowledge of the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance, including 'honoring the game', 'redefining winner', and 'filling the emotional tank'.

Qualifications

• Playing experience is preferred
• Coaching experience is necessary
• All coaching positions require a daily after-school commitment and CPR/AED certification
• Carry equipment up to around 20 lbs.
• Ability to complete our fingerprint-based background check, provide a tuberculosis test, and complete required training

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.