Women' s Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach (Seasonal / Full-Season Commitment)

About the role

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school located in the East Bay, California. We are seeking an energetic, mission-driven Women's Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach who loves the game, values positive mentorship, and wants to help build a supportive, competitive court culture where high school student-athletes thrive.

Responsibilities

• Foster a High-Belonging Team Culture: Inspire student-athletes to prioritize sportsmanship, team success, and mutual respect.
• Help players navigate the balance between rigorous academic workloads and high-level athletic competition.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning and executing skill-focused practices, running drills, and giving individual feedback on tactical court development.
• Assist on Match Days: Travel with the team and assist with match management, scores/stats tracking, and van driving for away matches, modeling poise and positive sportsmanship from the court-side.
• Support Program Operations: Assist with managing team uniforms, equipment care, posting match results to the league website, and keeping communication clear with families and athletic leadership.

Requirements

• Prior tennis coaching or competitive playing experience at the high school (grades 9–12) or collegiate level.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with high school athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• A genuine love for sports and an intuitive understanding of high school dynamics, student growth, and positive motivation.
• Ability to commit to a full seasonal schedule across all weekdays and match days.

Qualifications

• Full-Season Availability: Must be available Monday through Friday during the fall athletic season.
• Practices: Weekday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
• Match Travel: Ability to drive school vans and travel to away matches (departing as early as 2:00 PM and returning as late as 9:00 PM).
• School Events: Attendance at the Pre-Season Parent Meeting and Post-Season Awards Banquet.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Stipend: $2,750 seasonal stipend (paid at the end of the season)

Campus Life Perks: Complimentary chef-prepared meals on campus during working shifts

Athletic Access: Full access to Athenian's premier campus facilities, including our tennis courts, fitness center, gym, and pool

Professional Network: Great networking and coaching experience within the Bay Area independent school athletic community

Schedule & Availability

• Full-Season Availability: Must be available Monday through Friday during the fall athletic season.
• Practices: Weekday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
• Match Travel: Ability to drive school vans and travel to away matches (departing as early as 2:00 PM and returning as late as 9:00 PM).
• School Events: Attendance at the Pre-Season Parent Meeting and Post-Season Awards Banquet.