About this role
Head Boys Tennis Coach Molalla High School 2026-27 School Year Job Title: Head Coach – Boys Tennis Reports To: Athletic Director Evaluated By: Athletic Director Internal Candidates - A complete application would include:
• On-Line application which includes a cover letter
• Resume
• Two Letters of Reference
External Candidates - A complete application would include:
• On-Line application which includes a cover letter
• Resume
• Three letters of reference
JOB GOALS:
• Help each participating student to achieve a high level of skill and knowledge of the sport.
• Instill in the participants an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship.
• Develop a positive working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents and community.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Possesses a valid First Aid card.
• Completion, upon hiring, of all District and OSAA required training courses relevant to the position.
• Possesses a high level of competence which may include prior participation in the sport, prior coaching experience, and completion of courses and/or clinics sufficient to provide the knowledge and skill to meet the performance responsibilities described below.
• Has experience teaching, working with, and/or coaching students of high school age.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Encourages good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct, good scholarship and desirable pupil-teacher relationships.
• Oversees the coordination of the 7-12 program for the particular sport, including philosophy, system of play, training of coaches, and program expectations.
• Provides leadership, guidance and training for the other coaches and volunteers in the high school and middle school programs.
• Plans for and conducts organized practice sessions which actively involve all participants in conditioning, skill development and play practice.
• Ensures a fair and consistent system for determining which students make the team, what level of play a participant is assigned (varsity, JV, etc.), what position a participant plays, and how much playing time a participant is given.
• Makes recommendations to the athletic director in matters of scheduling and financing.
• Implements an effective system for ensuring the care by the participants in his/her sport and the marking of equipment and supplies. Completes and submits to the athletic director an accurate and up-to-date inventory immediately following the close of the season.
• Is responsible for the ensuring the supervision of participants wherever they may be present, including in the locker room, playing/practice area, training rooms, and on district-provided transportation. Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of the participants.
• Takes responsibility for the conduct of all players, assistant coaches and mangers while under his/her jurisdiction, at home or away.
• Adheres to the school and district regulations and policies regarding the conduct of coaches and student eligibility in sports. Conducts grade checks upon the request of the Athletic Director.
• Ensures that student is eligible for initial participation in the sport before the issuance of equipment or participation in practice.
• Maintains a record of all injuries and report information to the athletic director's office and the ofice of the principal if the athlete may require medical attention.
• Provides students and parents a team handbook which informs them about training rules, practice requirements, discipline procedures, lettering, and other school athletic policies immediately after team selection has been made.
• Works constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of an athlete's behavior and academic success.
• Submits to the athletic director:
• A complete roster of participants in his/her sport within 5 days after beginning of practice and an updated list as changes occur.
• A squad roster one week before the first game.
• A traveling team roster by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of any away game or match.
• An alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season.
• A preseason and post-season inventory of all equipment and uniforms
• Oversees all fundraising activities related to his/her sport to ensure that all board policies and regulations are being followed.
• Enforce expectations for student athletes as expressed in the Molalla High School Student Handbook.
• Adheres to policies and procedures as expressed in the Molalla High School Coaches Handbook.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Board or Administration.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• First Aid Card
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training