Elite Junior Tennis Pathway Coach

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking instructors who specialize in junior development on the court and can develop grass-roots players into tournament-ready competitors. You will advance students through pathway programs toward success in local and in-house events, including USTA tournaments.

The role involves early-morning and evening training sessions at sites across Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience playing and/or coaching competitive tennis (high school varsity, college, USTA tournament play, or equivalent).
• Successful completion of pre-employment advanced tennis skills assessment.
• Previous experience coaching children in a similar setting required.
• USPTA/PTR/USTA certification preferred; candidates with tournament coaching or player-development experience considered.
• Player experience as a junior, college or adult preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned site daily, on time, properly attired and ready to work.
• Designs and delivers advanced lesson plans covering stroke mechanics, footwork, tactics, and strategy for intermediate-to-advanced and tournament-track players.
• Adheres to positive coaching philosophy, motivating participants through encouragement and praise while pushing players toward measurable skill progression.
• Models polite, courteous, and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff.
• Evaluates player skill level and adjusts instruction to challenge and advance higher-level athletes.
• Prepares players for match play and competition, including tournament readiness, scoring, rules, and on-court decision-making.
• Assists in court setup and breakdown, including ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Player development

Coaching experience

Advanced tennis skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking instructors who specialize in junior development on the court and can develop grass-roots players into tournament-ready competitors. You will advance students through pathway programs toward success in local and in-house events, including USTA tournaments.

The role involves early-morning and evening training sessions at sites across Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.