What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis Coach position at Westminster School?
Westminster School, one of the leading small independent boarding schools in the country, is a diverse, co-educational high school, a close-knit community of 95 faculty and 410 students (75 percent boarding, 25 percent day students) set on a 200-acre campus in Simsbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1888, Westminster School has been committed to the core values of Community, Character, Balance, and Involvement. Our motto – virtute et numine – by grit and grace – defines and distinguishes the Westminster experience, our community, and our alumni.
Westminster School is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of varsity head coach for Girls’ Tennis.
The position is for a fall 2022 start date. Westminster is committed to maintaining highly competitive athletics within the Founders’ League and the NEPSAC.
Duties related to this position include:
- Designing and executing practice plans
- Collaborating with the Admissions Office and College Counseling Office to both recruit and place student-athletes
- Communicating with various constituencies including prospective students, current families, and alumni base
- Representing Westminster at recruiting events over vacations and the summer break
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the sport as a player and coach. Good communication skills and passion for working with young people in a residential setting are paramount in this leadership role. Candidates may apply as coach-only or in combination with any open position listed on the employment page of the school website. A bachelor’s degree is required. Salary is competitive. To apply, please send a resume and a list of references to Jess Keough, Dean of Faculty, and Director of Athletics, Tim Joncas.
Westminster School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of color. Westminster School reaffirms its long-standing nondiscriminatory policy and employs individuals of any race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin ancestry and/or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at Westminster. Westminster does not discriminate in its hiring, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Westminster School expects all current and new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
Work Location: One location
