Tennis Coach - Afterschool Program

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 37,539; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community sports organization in New York City is seeking a part-time Tennis Coach for their afterschool program. Responsibilities include facilitating tennis programs, supervising youth, and managing lessons and tournaments. Candidates should have 5 or more years of tennis teaching experience and a high school diploma. This role offers a salary range of $19.00 to $27.25 per hour, depending on experience. Join a team committed to fostering youth development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of teaching tennis and working at school programs.
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Requires at least one-year previous experience working with children in similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day operation of tennis programs at assigned site.
• Supervise youth and manage tennis lessons and tournaments.
• Ensure instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun.

Skills

Teaching tennis

Youth supervision

Positive coaching philosophy

Court management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Tennis Coach – Afterschool Program

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at nyjtl.org/aces-sites

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest afterschool tennis and education-themed community organizations in the United States. We offer comprehensive school and community-based programs throughout New York City’s five boroughs, serving more than 85,000 youth ages 5-18 every year.

Position Summary

Facilitate the successful day-to-day operation of tennis programs at assigned site, supervise youth and programs, and manage the administrative and physical aspects of tennis lessons, coaching, drills, tournaments and game play.

Core Responsibilities

• Adheres to a positive coaching philosophy, motivating participants through encouragement and praise.
• Models polite, courteous and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff.
• Lead in teaching and practice programs.
• Facilitates and supervises matches including recording and reporting scores and results.
• Manage court setup and court breakdown, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain programmatic records including participation, performance.
• Assess participant tennis skills. Make student referral to other NYJTL tennis programs as appropriate.
• May supervise other coaches at site.
• Ensure that instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun for program participants.
• Attends required meetings and staff development workshops.
• Assists in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program: supervising children during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events, etc.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of teaching tennis and working at school programs.
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Previous tennis coach experience.
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars.
• Requires at least one-year previous experience working with children in similar setting.
• Knowledge of USTA's 10 and under tennis using the QuickStart format.
• Prior experience in assisting with operating tennis tournaments.
• Player experience as a junior, college or adult preferred.

Job Type

• Part Time

Salary Range

• $19.00 - $27.25

Please click "Apply" below or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!

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