Part-Time Tennis Coach - After School Program (Manhattan)

PTR Tennis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is hiring part-time Tennis Coaches for after school programs in Manhattan. Schedule: 2:00–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $27.25 per hour, based on skill.

The role involves leading teaching, supervising matches, and coordinating court setups at school sites across Manhattan. Applicants must have prior coaching experience and complete NYJTL seminars; clearances are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years teaching tennis and school programs.
• Experience working with children in similar settings.
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars; knowledge of QuickStart (USTA 10 and Under).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Junior, college or adult playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tennis teaching and practice programs Monday through Friday.
• Facilitate and supervise matches; record and report scores and results.
• Manage court setup and breakdown, keeping courts clean and safe.
• Maintain participation and performance records; refer students to other NYJTL programs.
• Ensure instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun.
• Assist with program operations and staff development workshops; may supervise other coaches.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Youth coaching

Scorekeeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part-Time Tennis Coach - After School Program (Manhattan)

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL)

Position Overview

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored founder Arthur Ashe's legacy for over fifty years through free tennis and education programs. We serve nearly 90,000 kids at 100 sites across all five boroughs, and all programs are free to participants. We are hiring part-time Tennis Coaches for our after school programs at school sites in MANHATTAN. Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year (full site list at nyjtl.org/aces-sites). This is an ongoing, evergreen opportunity.

Schedule: Part time, Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm. Pay: $20.00 - $27.25 per hour, based on skill.

Responsibilities

• Lead tennis teaching and practice programs Monday through Friday using a positive coaching philosophy
• Facilitate and supervise matches, including recording and reporting scores and results
• Manage court setup and breakdown, keeping courts clean and safe
• Maintain participation and performance records and assess players' tennis skills; refer students to other NYJTL tennis programs
• Ensure instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun
• Assist with program operations such as snack/supper supervision, dismissal, field trips and special events
• Attend required meetings and staff development workshops; may supervise other coaches at the site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of teaching tennis and working in school programs, and previous tennis coaching experience
• At least one year of experience working with children in a similar setting
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars; knowledge of USTA 10 and Under Tennis (QuickStart format)
• Successful completion of a pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment
• Junior, college or adult playing experience preferred

All applicants must be U.S. citizens to work in the United States.

Clearance and fingerprinting are required for work in NYC school buildings.

Compensation $20.00 - $27.25 per hour, based on skill