Phillips Exeter Academy·Exeter, New Hampshire
The coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions in collaboration with the Head Coach, providing training direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition. Duties also include instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and evaluating athletes' skills and performance records.
TITLE: Assistant Tennis Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
Sports teams have daytime practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ,Friday, with home and away games/matches Wednesday and Saturday. Season starts March 2nd, and ends May 23rd. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.
$3,000 - $3,750 based on experience
Revision date: March 6, 2023
Location: Bi-weekly (Salaried)
Instruct or coach teams and individual students in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits, or to improve the athlete’s technique to prepare them for competition.
Job responsibilities
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions with collaboration of Head Coach.
Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and/or tours.
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
Adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, and/or feet in order to achieve desired results.
Evaluate athletes' skills, and review performance records, in order to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
Represent the sports program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship and values of PEA.
Transport athletes to games with academy van or minibus.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
Possess excellent management, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to engage positively with students, employees, and guests.
Self-motivated and independent.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and evenings.
A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
Proficient in MS Office.
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
None.
Market context
In New Hampshire, boys varsity assistant tennis openings are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can support athlete development, team culture, and safe supervision while meeting state and district requirements. This role typically favors applicants with high-level playing experience or formal coaching development, plus leadership and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page, then confirm your licensing and CPR/AED steps before applying so you can move quickly.
