Director, High-Performance Tennis | Develop Elite Juniors

ProTennisJobs.com; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTennisJobs.com in Norwalk, CT seeks a Director of High Performance Tennis to lead and shape a growing junior program. The role focuses on player development, curriculum design, and staff leadership for elite youth players.

The candidate will coach top groups, create individual development plans, and guide tournament progression while driving program growth and professional standards throughout the club.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of high-level junior coaching experience.
• Proven success developing sectional, national, collegiate, and/or international-level players.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the overall High Performance Tennis program.
• Create and implement technical, tactical, physical, and mental training curriculum.
• Personally coach High Performance groups and elite junior players.
• Develop individualized player plans and conduct regular evaluations.
• Advise players and families on tournament scheduling, rankings, and college recruiting.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage High Performance coaching staff.
• Maintain consistent coaching standards and methodology across the program.
• Recruit and retain competitive junior players and help grow the program.
• Collaborate with club management on scheduling, court allocation, staffing, and program strategy.
• Build a disciplined, competitive, positive, and professional training environment.

Skills

High performance coaching

Player development

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Job description

ProTennisJobs.com in Norwalk, CT seeks a Director of High Performance Tennis to lead and shape a growing junior program. The role focuses on player development, curriculum design, and staff leadership for elite youth players.

The candidate will coach top groups, create individual development plans, and guide tournament progression while driving program growth and professional standards throughout the club.