HAC Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

Job: HAC Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

HAC, the joint interscholastic athletic program of The Harley School and Allendale Columbia School, is currently accepting applications for a Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach for the 2026 fall sports season .

The varsity fall season is scheduled to begin Monday, August 17, 2026

The Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach is a crucial leader responsible for the overall direction, development, and management of the HAC girls tennis program, promoting the core values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth for all student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Serve as the head of the HAC girls tennis program, providing strategic vision, leadership, and support to the entire program, including the Modified and Junior Varsity (if applicable) coaches and staff
• Instruction and Development: Plan, organize, and execute effective, high-quality practices and match strategies, proficiently teaching and coaching the fundamentals and advanced techniques and strategies of tennis.
• Student-Athlete Management and Well-Being: Manage, supervise, and ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes (typically 9+) during practices, travel, matches, tournaments, and team activities.
• Culture and Values: Act as a positive role model and mentor, promoting an appreciation of teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment, and physical activity.
• Feedback, Motivation and Teaching: Motivate, encourage, and provide constructive, positive, and impactful feedback to participating student-athletes to improve individual performance and the overall tennis experience.

Administrative Duties:

• Lead and organize essential administrative tasks, including uniform and equipment distribution, inventory, and end-of-season collection.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, match reporting, and promptly complete required injury reports.
• Lead the planning and execution of offseason program-building initiatives and workouts.

Professional Conduct:

Maintain a professional, positive, and composed attitude and demeanor in all situations, particularly those involving high-pressure contests or difficult circumstances.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Attend all required league, Section V, and NYSPHSAA meetings.
• Report directly to the Athletic Director(s) at both The Harley School and Allendale Columbia School.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic and busy athletic environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree or higher preferred).
• Previous experience as a tennis player and/or coach (High school varsity coaching experience is highly desirable).
• Proficiency in teaching and coaching the fundamentals and strategy of tennis.
• Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications prior to the start of the season :
• NYS Coaching License or NYS Temporary Coaching License.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.
• Heads Up Concussion Certification.
• NFHS Implicit Bias Certification
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills when working with middle/high school student-athletes, parents, and school administration.

Schedule and Compensation

• Work Hours: Practices typically run from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM on weekdays, but practice times are subject to change.
• Match and invitational and postseason hours vary significantly.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to support scheduled athletic contests, tournaments, and team-building events.
• Stipend Range: $3,750 - $4,000 (commensurate with experience).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter (or cover sheet), and at least 3 professional references to the Athletic Directors at: [email protected] and [email protected].

Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

About HAC

Allendale Columbia School and The Harley School maintain a joint athletic program to offer the best possible athletic options for student-athletes. By combining resources, student bodies, facilities, as well as faculty for coaching purposes, both schools can offer dynamic sports programs that fully support the physical, mental and social development of each student athlete.

The HAC athletics program provides a variety of team sport experiences that help develop teamwork, sportsmanship and good citizenship, while establishing good habits that prepare students for the future.

Our student athletes experience kinship and competition, while learning to win and lose gracefully. Positive life values are developed and the time management skills the students learn will benefit them for life.

Athletics are a very important and meaningful aspect of both Allendale Columbia and The Harley School’s education. Participating in team sports allows students to learn discipline, while developing healthy habits and experiencing the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes when participating on a team.

Every student is encouraged to participate in a sport and HAC athletics provides opportunities at 3 different levels: modified, J.V. and varsity. When interscholastic competition begins in Middle School, our teams are all-inclusive, so every student who wants to play can be part of the team.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: Up to $3,750.00 per year

Work Location: In person