Head Tennis Coach - Varsity Boys - Dobson High School

Head Tennis Coach - Varsity Boys - Dobson High School Mesa USD 4 Dobson High - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5932578 Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Sep 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Rate: Stipend Shift Type: Part-Time Calendar: Seasonal Job Summary: The position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring student-athletes in a specific sport. 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 health and safety of students. Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Coach Referral Form and the required NFHS Certificates. Key Responsibilities: Design and lead practices to improve individual and team performance while developing game plans tailored to opponents Developing 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, and transportation schedules, scores, records and evaluations Enforce school and AIA rules for eligibility, safety protocols, changes to rules and regulations and player conduct Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school staff, booster club, and community members Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is preferred Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate Background as a player in the sport, either at the high school or collegiate level is preferred Previous experience as an assistant or head coach at any level is preferred Understanding of the 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: Season Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching Contact Information Haleigh Perham , Athletic Secretary Dobson High Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Dobson High