Job Title: Head Tennis Coach

Organization: Boston University Academy

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Boston University Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our tennis program as a Head Coach. As the Head Coach, you will work to support all aspects of the team's development, including practices, games, and player growth.

Responsibilities:

-    plan and execute regular practice sessions to enhance players' technical abilities, teamwork, and understanding of the game.

-    Provide constructive feedback and guidance to players to aid in their individual skill development.

-    Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.

-    Coordinate other coaches and staff members to ensure effective communication and coordination within the tennis program and the overall athletic department.

-    Assist with travel to away competitions.

Qualifications:

-    Prior experience as a tennis coach or player preferred.

-    Solid understanding of tennis strategies, techniques, and rules.

-    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, parents, and school administrators.

-    Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate practices and games.

-    Current CPR certification preferred.

-    Current valid driver’s license.

-    Successful completion of background check upon job offer.

Season Schedule:

-   The tennis season will run from March to May.

-   The expected weekly commitment for the Assistant Tennis Coach is approximately 10-12 hours.

-   Practices are held from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

Please email resume to David Stone (athletic director) and Kayla Chan (assistant athletic director).

stoneyd@bu.edu

kaychan@bu.edu

About Boston University Academy

Founded in 1993, Boston University Academy (BUA) is an academically rigorous, small independent day school located on the Boston University campus. As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, BUA offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. Small class sizes and close relationships with BUA faculty allow students to nurture their talents. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. BUA students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University. BUA students’ defining characteristics are curiosity and kindness. They come from roughly 50 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. BUA’s mission: At Boston University Academy, kind and curious students who love learning are challenged to read deeply and think critically, to explore adventurously at Boston University, and to engage meaningfully in our community and beyond.

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