Athletic Head Coach - Boys Tennis - Dobson High School

Athletic Head Coach - Boys Tennis - Dobson High School Mesa USD 4 Dobson High - Mesa, Arizona Job Details Job ID: 5728642 Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: May 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Summary The position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring student‑athletes in boys tennis. The coach develops strategies to improve athletic performance while fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. They ensure that all practices, games, and activities align with school policies and promote the health and safety of students. Key Responsibilities Design and lead practices to improve individual and team performance while developing game plans tailored to opponents. Develop values of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and the ability to balance academics with athletics. Foster a positive team culture which is inclusive, respectful, goal‑oriented and can address and work through team conflicts. Maintain and coordinate practice, game, transportation schedules, scores, records and evaluations. Enforce school and AIA rules for eligibility, safety protocols, rule changes and player conduct. Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school staff, booster club and community members. Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED (preferred). Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate. NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate. Background as a player in tennis, either at the high school or collegiate level (preferred). Previous experience as an assistant or head coach at any level (preferred). Understanding of sports rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, safety protocols and best practices. Skills & Competencies Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate. Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community. Sport‑specific knowledge of fundamentals, training and conditioning, game strategy development, and safety protocols. Evaluate performance data and develop plans of improvement for your players. Ability to be flexible with injuries, scheduling conflicts and eligibility requirements. Effectively mediate and resolve conflicts among team members, parents and staff. Stay updated on the latest coaching techniques and training methods through clinics, books, colleague feedback. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Indoor and outdoor settings depending on sport. Travel for away games, tournaments and team or training camps. Irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and possible holiday tournaments. Interactions with student‑athletes, parents, booster members, and other school staff and coaches. Physical activity requiring standing, walking, bending, stretching, running and demonstrating athletic techniques. Ability to lift and carry necessary sports equipment up to 50 lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Position Type Seasonal Job Categories Athletics & Activities > Coaching Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education