Middle and High School Tennis Coach

About the role

Waldorf School of the Peninsula (Preschool - Grade 12) is celebrating its 41st year of bringing Waldorf education to Northern California. The school has two campuses: Preschool through grade 5 in Los Altos and grades 6‑12 in Mountain View. It is a full member of and accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Mountain View campus is seeking a Seasonal Part‑Time Middle and High School Tennis Coach.

Responsibilities

• Run comprehensive, objective‑driven practices.
• Run high‑energy, technically correct, and physically challenging practices.
• Organize and manage schedule and communication through TeamSnap.
• Help transport athletes to and from practices/games using school‑provided vans.
• Attend pre‑ and post‑season coaches meetings.
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license to operate the team van.

Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license (required for van transport).
• Completion of DOJ and FBI live‑scan fingerprinting before service begins.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid training (safety‑oriented).

Qualifications

• Previous tennis coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge of tennis strategies, individual skills, and rules of the game.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with players, parents, and the athletic department.
• Organized: capable of managing rosters, uniform distribution and collection, line‑ups, and scorebook.
• Preferred certifications: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Concussion in Sport, NFHS Sudden Heart Attack.

Skills

• Technical tennis expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and administrative abilities.
• Safety awareness and first‑aid competence.

Pay

The position is compensated between $26 and $35 per hour, depending on qualifications and duties.

Schedule

Practices and games are generally after school, around 3:30 pm–6:00 pm. This is a seasonal part‑time position.