Junior Tennis Development Coach — Pathway & Tournament Prep

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Tennis Coach for the Pathway Program to develop junior players and prepare them for local and USTA events.

The role focuses on early-morning and evening sessions across Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx, with openings at 6:00–8:00 AM on Sat/Sun and 5-9 PM on some evenings. You will design lesson plans, assess skill levels, and guide players toward tournament readiness, reporting to the site daily and maintaining safety and courtesy in

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Tennis coaching

Player development

Coaching children

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Tennis Coach for the Pathway Program to develop junior players and prepare them for local and USTA events.

The role focuses on early-morning and evening sessions across Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx, with openings at 6:00–8:00 AM on Sat/Sun and 5-9 PM on some evenings. You will design lesson plans, assess skill levels, and guide players toward tournament readiness, reporting to the site daily and maintaining safety and courtesy in