Tennis/Pickleball Coach

TGA Sports; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

TGA of North Central NJ is seeking energetic coaches to teach tennis and/or pickleball to kids aged 5-14. Join a program focused on safety, education, and character development, delivered at schools or community sites.

Coaches work 1 to 6 days a week with 2–5 hours daily during the school year and 6+ hours in summer; travel reimbursement applies for longer distances. Training is provided and opportunities for advancement exist.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with kids and coaching sports.
• Reliable transportation and punctual.
• Willing to commit to seasonal sessions.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Teach tennis and/or pickleball to kids ages 5-14.
• Provide safe, fun, educational sessions.
• Adapt activities for different skill levels.

Skills

Coaching

Kids safety

Flexible schedule

Job description

TGA of North Central NJ is one of the fastest growing TGA franchises and we NEED COACHES! This posting is specifically for individuals who would love to teach the game of TENNIS and/Or PICKLEBALL to KIDS.

We are looking for responsible individuals who are passionate about teaching kids. TGA uses youth sports as the vehicle to teach kids ages 5-14 a skill, while incorporating education, character development, and proper etiquette. We do it in the comfort of their own school or community. We do all this while making FUN and SAFETY our two top priorities.

Coaches can work 1 day per week all the way to 6 days per week, getting 2-5 hours per day during the school year and up to 6+ hours during the summer.

We are looking for both lead and assistant coaches. Coaches must be at least 16 years of age. We train all staff on the TGA curriculum, so extensive coaching experience is not required.

We have programs year round and work with coaches' flexible schedules. We have programs all over Northern NJ, and will do our best to schedule you close by where you would be driving from. We will compensate for travel if we ask you to drive more then 10 miles to a location.

We are looking to hire 3-5 coaches for the FALL SEASON.

We look forward to continuing to grow our coaching staff.

"Keep Playing!"

Requirements

• Available during after school hours during the week (2:30pm and later)
• Reliable source of transportation
• Ability to step out of your comfort zone and be a kid
• Passion for working with kids and coaching sports
• Clean background check
• High energy, flexible schedule, punctual, passionate, and creative
• Comfortable communicating with kids, as well as parents
• Commit to at least one full session (sessions are by season)

Benefits

• Be a part of an organization that is bigger than any one program and that is impacting kids' lives in a positive way through sport
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement