JV Tennis Coach
Company: Greenwich Country Day School
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Greenwich Country Day School is
an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment
of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of
over 400. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades
N-8. The new High School (9-12), established in 2019, is located
less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in
1926, GCDS is a school where innovative teaching is encouraged as
teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire
children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’
interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful
and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the
development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal
value, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to
graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of
purpose. Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates
who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Greenwich
Country Day School seeks a JV Tennis Coach to start in February
2026. Successful candidates will possess the vision and drive to
build a stellar varsity program along with high-level expertise. In
addition, each GCDS faculty member and coach is expected to
demonstrate ability in the following areas: Fosters and stewards a
culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy on and off
the playing field Demonstrates cultural competency skills to
collaborate effectively across differences Sets high expectations
for learning, achievement, and character development Exhibits
strong working knowledge of student cognitive development and
learning preferences Identifies and supports students’ social,
emotional, and physical ability needs Provides timely feedback to
athletes and offers specialized support in pursuit of each
athlete’s goals Implements a wide array of coaching tools and
strategies in appropriate and effective combinations Designs formal
and informal assessments that measure athletic progress; employs a
variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge athlete
progress toward mastery Fosters students’ athletic growth through
structured opportunities for reflection Creates relevant and
authentic learning experiences; is able to include and/or connect
with outside experts and resources towards this aim
Responsibilities Include: Coaching of one or more interscholastic
sports teams Working with the Athletic Director and Head Coach on
practice and game schedules Supervision of the locker room
Oversight of the development and progress of each child
Communication with parents Collaborative work with Athletic
Department colleagues, faculty and staff, and the broader school
community Required Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
or demonstrated professional competency Minimum of 3 years of
successful coaching experience with adolescents in this age group A
passion for athletic competition and the ability to motivate and
inspire athletes Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school
community Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school
Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children -
must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an
inexhaustible sense of humor Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated
experience in establishing collaborative relationships with
external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of
learning experiences Interested candidates are invited to use the
link provided to send a cover letter and resume to: Raquel Salcedo,
Director of Recruiting & Talent Powered by JazzHR LHMmrxM27Q
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