Varsity Head Tennis Coach - LHS at Linden Unified School District
About the Employer
Linden is an unincorporated community located on Highway 26 about 10 miles east of Stockton. The district has four elementary schools serving 1500 students, one high school serving 800 students, and a continuation high school serving 45 students. Glenwood Elementary School and Waverly School are K-8 schools with enrollments between 380 and 405. Linden Elementary School is a K-4 school with an enrollment of slightly over 377. Waterloo School is a 5-8 middle school with an enrollment of about 342. Linden High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school and PRIDE is the continuation high school.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates must meet minimum qualifications/requirements by providing evidence in the following areas: • Must have experience playing the sport in high school or above. • Minimum two (2) years coaching experience in the sport. • Must have ability to demonstrate knowledge of coaching and game time strategies specific to the sport. • 3-5 years coaching experience at either the varsity level; head coach at the frosh/soph level; or head coach in a youth program of the sport is preferred. 1. Care and prevention of athletic injuries. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possess a valid CPR card • Valid sport injury certificate or first aide card, and a valid CPR card • Valid EMT I or II card • Valid trainer’s certification issued by the NATA/CATA 2. Coaching theory and techniques. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques • Completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or county office of education • Prior service as a student coach or assistant athletic coach n the sport or game being coached • Prior coaching in community you athletic programs in the sport being coached • Prior participation in organized competitive athletics at high school level or above in the sport being coached 3. Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the sport or game being coached, the league rules, and, at the high school level, regulations of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 4. Knowledge of child or adolescent psychology. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college level course in child psychology for elementary school positions and adolescent or sports psych for secondary school position • Completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth • Prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports program.
Please read the Certificate /Material Required and please submit with application. All documents required must be attached to application. Applications with missing documents required will not be considered.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates must meet minimum qualifications/requirements by providing evidence in the following areas: • Must have experience playing the sport in high school or above. • Minimum two (2) years coaching experience in the sport. • Must have ability to demonstrate knowledge of coaching and game time strategies specific to the sport. • 3-5 years coaching experience at either the varsity level; head coach at the frosh/soph level; or head coach in a youth program of the sport is preferred. 1. Care and prevention of athletic injuries. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possess a valid CPR card • Valid sport injury certificate or first aide card, and a valid CPR card • Valid EMT I or II card • Valid trainer’s certification issued by the NATA/CATA 2. Coaching theory and techniques. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques • Completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or county office of education • Prior service as a student coach or assistant athletic coach n the sport or game being coached • Prior coaching in community you athletic programs in the sport being coached • Prior participation in organized competitive athletics at high school level or above in the sport being coached 3. Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the sport or game being coached, the league rules, and, at the high school level, regulations of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 4. Knowledge of child or adolescent psychology. Evidence by one or more of the following: • Completion of a college level course in child psychology for elementary school positions and adolescent or sports psych for secondary school position • Completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth • Prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports program.
Please read the Certificate /Material Required and please submit with application. All documents required must be attached to application. Applications with missing documents required will not be considered.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Selected candidate will need to also submit:
---Clear fingerprinting through Linden Unified School District
----Clear TB results
----Required Mandated Reporter Training
Linden Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bulling based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression. Complaints must be in writing and may be submitted at any school site or to the District office at 18527 E Hwy 26, Linden CA.
Comments and Other Information
Selected candidate will need to also submit:
---Clear fingerprinting through Linden Unified School District
----Clear TB results
----Required Mandated Reporter Training
Linden Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bulling based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression. Complaints must be in writing and may be submitted at any school site or to the District office at 18527 E Hwy 26, Linden CA.
Application Deadline
9/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/20/2026
Contact
Kevin Dahlenburg
209-887-3073
209-887-3073
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Stipend
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Part Time