Part Time
Head Tennis Coach: St. Ignatius High School
Saint Ignatius High School
**PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.IGNATIUS.EDU**
Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Head Tennis Coach to lead and develop our tennis program. The Head Coach will be responsible for building a program that emphasizes player development, team success, and the recruitment of student-athletes who reflect the mission of the school. This role requires vision, leadership, and the ability to foster a culture of excellence both on and off the court. As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating “Men for Others” for 125 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice. Saint Ignatius has been named by NorthCoast 99 as one of the Top Workplaces in 2024 and 2025.
Primary Responsibilities • Program Leadership & Development o Design and implement a comprehensive program that develops student-athletes at all levels (grades 9–12). o Establish clear short-term and long-term goals for player skill development, competitive success, and program growth. o Build relationships with local tennis clubs, area tennis professionals, junior leagues/tournaments, and feeder programs to sustain a strong pipeline of talent. o Promote a team culture rooted in the values of Saint Ignatius High School and in developing “Men for Others.” • Recruitment & Retention o Work with the Admissions Office to actively recruit and retain students who fit the admissions criteria for the school and who can contribute to the growth of the tennis program. o Create outreach opportunities (clinics, camps, informational sessions) to introduce prospective students and families to Saint Ignatius tennis. o Support student-athletes in the college recruiting process by maintaining relationships with collegiate coaches and assisting families with scholarship opportunities. • Team & Staff Management o Organize, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches. o Oversee practice planning, match scheduling, and coordination of all program logistics (travel, uniforms, equipment, facilities). o Foster positive team dynamics and mentor student-athletes to reach their fullest potential. • Operational Duties o Develop and manage the tennis program budget in partnership with the Athletic Department. o Maintain equipment and compile statistics and records. o Ensure compliance with OHSAA and school regulations. o Participate in professional development through clinics, conferences, and continuing education. ________________________________________
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree preferred. • 3–5 years of experience coaching or competing in high school, collegiate, or club tennis. • Proven ability to develop programs, grow participation, and sustain competitive success. • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. • Commitment to the mission of Jesuit education and the formation of student-athletes as whole persons—academically, athletically, and spiritually. ________________________________________
Our Workplace: Praise, reverence, and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement and support we need to reach our fullest individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves. About Saint Ignatius High School: Saint Ignatius High School is a Jesuit college-preparatory school with a Catholic tradition rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The school enrolls more than 1,400 students from 40 cities in a seven-county region. These young men enrich one another through learning in the classroom, creating in the arts, competing on the athletic fields and serving those in need. Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education. A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of “Men for Others,” there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice. Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the historic Ohio City neighborhood, Saint Ignatius occupies 18.5 acres with 18 buildings and three athletic fields. The faculty includes 109 members, 87 percent of whom have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius. Applicants with Disabilities As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (216) 651-0222 ext. 4461 for assistance. Deadline: Tuesday, October 07, 2025