Tennis Coach – Community Tennis Program

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apparel provided

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) invites applications for a part-time/seasonal Tennis Coach to support youth programs across multiple NYC locations. You will supervise youth, assist in coaching and drills, and manage administrative and court-related tasks for daily sessions.

With flexible scheduling year-round (fall, winter, spring, summer), you can contribute to meaningful youth development while balancing other commitments. Apparel is provided by NYJTL at no cost.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or current high school enrollment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars (Provided).
• Requires previous experience working with children in similar setting.
• USPTA/PTR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned site daily, on time, properly attired and ready to work (Apparel provided).
• Adheres to positive coaching philosophy motivating participants through encouragement and praise.
• Models polite, courteous and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff.
• Assists in teaching and practice programs.
• Assists in court setup and court breakdown, including ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Facilitates and supervises matches including recording and reporting scores and results.

Skills

Attendance and punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Tennis terminology

Professional attire

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in high school

NYJTL coaching seminars provided

Experience with children in similar setting

USPTA/PTR certification preferred

Job description

About NYJTL's Community Tennis Program

NYJTL Community Tennis Programs (CTP) is a dynamic initiative by the New York Junior Tennis and Learning organization (NYJTL), aimed at providing accessible tennis opportunities to youth across New York City. Through a network of community-based tennis centers and partnerships with schools and community organizations, CTP delivers high-quality tennis instruction and educational support to children and teenagers of all skill levels.

Tennis Coach (Seasonal)

Position Summary

Join our team at NYJTL Community Tennis Programs (CTP) and play a vital role in facilitating the day-to-day operation of tennis programs for youth across multiple locations in all five boroughs of New York City. As a valued member of our team, you'll be responsible for youth supervision and programming, as well as handling the administrative and physical aspects of tennis lessons, coaching, drills, and gameplay. With flexible scheduling options available throughout the year, including fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes while accommodating your own commitments.

Core Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned site daily, on time, properly attired and ready to work (Apparel will be provided by NYJTL at no cost)
• Adheres to positive coaching philosophy motivating participants through encouragement and praise
• Models polite, courteous and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff
• Assists in teaching and practice programs
• Assists in court setup and court breakdown, including assisting to ensure cleanliness and safety
• Facilitates and supervises matches including recording and reporting scores and results

Qualifications

• High school degrees or equivalent, or current enrollment in high school
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars (Provided)
• Requires previous experience working with children in similar setting
• USPTA/ PTR certification preferred but not required

Essential Skills And Attributes

• Attendance and punctuality
• Appropriate professional attire and grooming
• Demonstrate improving tennis and/or youth engagement skills
• Demonstrate use of proper tennis terminology
• Demonstrate effective initiative, teamwork, communication and cooperation

Job Type

• Part-Time/Seasonal

Salary Range

• $18.00 - $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.