Tennis Coach - Afterschool Program

Stadium Scene; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is seeking a Tennis Coach for afterschool programs across multiple sites in New York City. You will facilitate daily tennis instruction, supervise youth participants, and help run drills, matches, and events.

The role requires experience coaching tennis in school programs, safety-minded supervision, and a commitment to creating engaging, instructional experiences for youth ages 5-18.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching tennis and working at school programs.
• Knowledge of USTA's 10 and under tennis using the QuickStart format.
• Experience supervising tennis tournaments and organizing matches.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day operation of tennis programs at assigned site.
• Supervise youth and program activities; manage drills, lessons, tournaments.
• Record scores and results; supervise court setup and breakdown.
• Ensure safety, organization, and fun in all activities.
• Attend meetings and participate in staff development.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Youth coaching

Safety & supervision

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Coaching seminars (NYJTL or similar)

Tools

Pre-employment tennis skills assessment

Job description

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.

The NYJTL afterschool program provides children with safe and nurturing environments in which they can learn and thrive academically, while receiving critical support to reach their potential both on and off the tennis court. The NYJTL afterschool program operates in elementary, middle and high schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. NYJTL is seeking bright, dedicated individuals who have a strong interest in working with after-school programs.

Position Summary

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

Core Responsibilities

• Adheres to 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 project 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

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.