Tennis Program Director & Lead Coach

Academy Camps; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board included on-site

On-site at Suffield Academy

Camper Referral Program: $250 per new,

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Academy Camps is seeking a Director of Tennis to lead a one-week tennis program for athletes aged 10-16 across eight sports. You will supervise 1-6 coaches, mentor staff, and focus on physical, mental, and emotional skill development for players.

You will oversee coach development, design the week-long plan, and drive growth mindset, teamwork, and confidence. On-site at Suffield Academy with summer session June 20–August 7, room and board provided.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience coaching, required, and with certifications, preferred.
• Proven track record of program development and management.
• Holistic coaching approach to develop the whole athlete physically, mentally and emotionally.
• Strong relationship builder with players and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a one-week Academy Camps Tennis Program with coaching strategies.
• Oversee, mentor, and guide the development of 1-6 coaches.
• Develop athletes' tennis skills, game IQ, confidence and teamwork.
• Recruit and hire coaching staff; provide feedback and evaluations.
• Maintain equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
• Deliver electives, evening programs and all-camp activities as needed.
• Participate in staff training and meetings; coordinate inter-league events.

Job description

Academy Camps is seeking a Director of Tennis to lead a one-week tennis program for athletes aged 10-16 across eight sports. You will supervise 1-6 coaches, mentor staff, and focus on physical, mental, and emotional skill development for players.

You will oversee coach development, design the week-long plan, and drive growth mindset, teamwork, and confidence. On-site at Suffield Academy with summer session June 20–August 7, room and board provided.