Varsity Head Boys Tennis Coach & Program Head

Ravenscroft School seeks a Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach & Program Head to lead and oversee all levels of the boys tennis program. This role is responsible for establishing a unified program philosophy centered on student-athlete development, competitive excellence, leadership, and character formation. The ideal candidate brings a strong knowledge of tennis, experience coaching youth or high school athletes, and a commitment to the academic and athletic mission of Ravenscroft School. Applicants interested in combining coaching with a full-time faculty or staff role are encouraged to explore other employment opportunities on the Ravenscroft website. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** May supervise assistant coaches and student managers as assigned. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Program Leadership - Serve as Head Coach of Varsity Boys Tennis and oversee all levels of the program as applicable. - Develop and implement a unified program philosophy, standards of play, and team culture. - Lead and evaluate program coaches to ensure alignment in player development and expectations. - Support long-term planning, including player development pathways and off-season programming. Player & Coach Development - Design and implement structured practice plans and individual training programs. - Teach and demonstrate sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and match strategy. - Promote sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and personal growth among student-athletes. - Utilize performance analysis tools to support individual player and team development. Operations & Administration - Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and matches. - Maintain appropriate behavior and discipline of student-athletes in accordance with school and team expectations. - Manage the cleaning, storage, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment. - Maintain required records, rosters, injury reports, and department documentation. - Oversee match-day operations, including setup, transportation logistics, and team travel. - Report match results and disciplinary matters as required. - Attend required meetings, professional development opportunities, and athletic department functions. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director. Communication & Community Engagement - Serve as the primary communicator for the boys tennis program with students, families, alumni, and school leadership. - Strengthen alumni engagement and program tradition. - Collaborate with Admissions, Advancement, and Athletic leadership to support program visibility and storytelling. - Foster an inclusive team culture aligned with Ravenscroft’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). - Report concerns, problems, or situations promptly to the Athletic Director. Compliance & Progressional Expectations - Enforce all School policies at home and away matches and ensure compliance with conference and state athletic guidelines. - Enforce North Carolina seat belt laws and comply with all driving regulations when transporting students. - Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and respect at all times. QUALIFICATIONS Required - Demonstrated knowledge of tennis and fundamental coaching principles. - Experience leading or contributing to a competitive tennis program. - Experience working with adolescent student-athletes in an educational or athletic setting. - Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to meet the physical demands of the role. - Must successfully complete all school, conference, and state-required coaching certifications and training. - Commitment to the mission of Ravenscroft School. Preferred - Previous experience coaching or playing tennis at the high school, collegiate, or club level. - CDL with school bus endorsement, or willingness to obtain if requested. - Experience working in a K–12 or independent school environment. **WORKING CONDITIONS:** School-based environment with regular presence on…