Director of Tennis

Director of Tennis

This is a stipend, exempt position within the athletics department reporting to the Director of Athletics to begin for the 2026-27 school year.

Position Purpose: The Shipley School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Director of Tennis.

Position Description: The will serve as the head of the entire tennis (girls and boys) program under the general direction of the Director of Athletics. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the oversight and involvement in all parts of the girls and boys tennis programs for grades 6-12, and will coach the Upper School Varsity team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Director of Athletics, provides a premier tennis program for the Shipley community, with opportunities to extend to those outside of Shipley.
• Follows and upholds policies and mission statement of The Shipley School
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards the student-athletes, opposing team, officials, spectators, etc.
• Develop a long term player/team development plan that aligns to Shipley's long-term transfer goals
• Build and develop strong relationships with Shipley students, families, community and alumni.
• Physical Education
  • Working closely with Lower School Physical Education to develop Lower School tennis curriculum
• Interscholastic
  • Serves as the Head of the entire Tennis program. Oversees all parts of the organization for grades 6-12, and coaches at the varsity level
    • Oversee Equipment and uniform inventory
    • Monitor practices
    • Develop lesson plans
    • Oversee skill development
  • Coaching in the Upper and Middle School
    • Fall (Girls) - Head Varsity Coach or Varsity Assistant/JV Coach w Middle School Coaching responsibilities
    • Winter - plan/oversee off season workouts/training/camps clinics
    • Spring (Boys) - Head Varsity Coach or Varsity Assistant/JV Coach w Middle School Coaching responsibilities
  • Responsible for scheduling all non league matches, and working with the Athletics
  • Travel to and from off-site locations with student-athletes including planning a spring break trip which have consistently been out of state for multiple evenings
  • Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for development and athletic achievement in the sport of tennis
  • Ensure a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors - aligned with our Community Commitment
  • Responsible for the organization of all sports trips, including postseason, ensuring school guidelines are adhered to
  • Engage with faculty, alumni and the broader community to offer opportunities to play
  • Recruit student athletes of all ages for application to Shipley
  • Assists Athletic department in recruiting and hiring and evaluating coaches within the program
  • Record Keeping
    • Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
      • Submit to the Athletics office at the conclusion of the season
• Tennis Year round and program crossover opportunities- explore and implement possible:
  • Clinics
  • Lessons
  • Summer Camp - deliver summer camp programming
  • Continue to grow and build the relationship with USTA
  • Update and manage a consistent message via social media
  • Partner with team captains to deliver social media messaging
  • Organize and liaise with the business office, AD and coaches for monthly billing cycles.

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling about 700 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world. The Middle and Upper divisions have approximately 450 students and a faculty of 90.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.