Assistant Tennis Coach

Payette School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Assistant Tennis Coach - Payette High School

The Payette High School administrationand Athletic Director will select the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Tennis Coach supports the development of high school student-athletes by fostering skill development, positive attitudes, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate instruction, participation, and the development of habits of physical activity, responsibility, and respect.

Goals

• Support the physical, social, and emotional development of high school student-athletes
• Teach fundamental tennis skills appropriate for varying ability levels
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for self and others
• Provide positive role modeling and encouragement
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Working with Student-Athletes

• Attend and assist with all practices, meets, team meetings, and required school-related activities, including supervision during events and field trips
• Assist in organizing and conducting practice sessions that emphasize skill development, participation, and safety
• Support instruction of basic tennis skills for students of varying abilities
• Help supervise students at competitions and ensure appropriate conduct and sportsmanship
• Assist with communication between coaches, students, families, and administration
• Monitor student participation and effort throughout the season
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding transportation needs for meets and events
• Ensure student safety at all times and proper use, care, and storage of equipment
• Support fundraising activities as needed and follow district bookkeeping and purchasing procedures
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, Board policy, and district procedures related to student-athlete safety, including concussion protocols
• Ensure students meet eligibility requirements, including academic standing and physical clearance
• Encourage student participation and help create a positive team culture that emphasizes growth and inclusion
• Model professionalism, positive behavior, and effective conflict management
• Maintain clear expectations for conduct, respect, and fair play
• Follow district athletic guidelines and high school activity standards

Qualifications/Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Current)
• St. Luke's Concussion Course (upon employment and renewed in the fall of even-numbered years)
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course (upon employment and renewed in the fall of even-numbered years)
• NFHS Coaching Mental Wellness Course (upon employment and renewed in the fall of even-numbered years)
• Valid Teaching Certificate or completion of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• NFHS Teaching and Modeling Behavior Course (Non-Certified Teacher)

Terms of Employment

Employment is approved by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Background Check Requirement

All employees and applicants are required to undergo a criminal history check and fingerprinting. Applicants convicted of felony crimes enumerated in Idaho Code § 33-1208 may not be hired.

External candidates should complete the application, as well as other materials, and (3) current letters of recommendation.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees, as well as other individuals, are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code, shall not be hired.

• Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
• I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
• I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
• I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
• IDAPA. 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D
• IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L
• IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z
• IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy-Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders

Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code, may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code, shall not be hired. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.