Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Tennis - Boys
Date Posted: 7/14/2026
Location: Harold L. Richards High SchoolDate Available:
Immediately
Closing Date: When Position is FilledHead Boys Tennis Coach
Position: Head Boys Tennis Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Stipend Category: II (Head Boys Tennis Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement) Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in Boys Tennis and assisting the Richards Athletic Departmentmission and vision statement.
Responsibilities:- Excels at teaching tennis fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
- Supervise student-athletes during practices, contests, travel, and related events.
- Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, contests (home and away), and team functions.
- Ability to effectively plan practices, manage meets, and conduct skill instruction.
- Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
- Chaperone and supervise athletes at all Tennis events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.
- Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
- Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
- Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.
- Additional Expectations:
- Availability to work in the off season
- Manage equipment, program needs, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets.
- Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
- Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.
Qualifications:- ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS certification required
- Previous high school tennis coaching experience preferred
- Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants:
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive onlythe contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available toexternal hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted districtemployee
