Youth Tennis Coach & Program Leader (Mon–Fri)

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) seeks passionate coaches to run day-to-day tennis programs across multiple NYC sites, supervising youth and managing lessons, drills, and tournaments. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and positive instruction in a fast-paced community setting.

Successful candidates will have experience teaching tennis, a high school diploma, completion of NYJTL seminars, and knowledge of the QuickStart format.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of teaching tennis and working in school programs.
• Previous tennis coach experience.
• At least one year of previous experience working with children in a similar setting.
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars.
• Knowledge of USTA 10 and Under tennis using the QuickStart format.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Player experience as a junior, college or adult player preferred.

Aufgaben

• Adhere to a positive coaching philosophy, motivating participants through encouragement and praise.
• Model polite, courteous and respectful behavior with program participants and staff.
• Lead teaching and practice programs Monday to Friday.
• Facilitate and supervise matches, recording and reporting scores and results.
• Manage court setup and breakdown, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain programmatic records, including participation and performance.
• Assess participants' tennis skills and make student referrals to other NYJTL tennis programs as appropriate.
• May supervise other coaches at the site.
• Ensure that instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun.
• Attend required meetings and staff development workshops.
• Assist with the orderly operation of the program, including supervising children during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips and hosting special events.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management

Kenntnisse

Coaching tennis

Child supervision

Safety procedures

USTA QuickStart knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) seeks passionate coaches to run day-to-day tennis programs across multiple NYC sites, supervising youth and managing lessons, drills, and tournaments. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and positive instruction in a fast-paced community setting.

Successful candidates will have experience teaching tennis, a high school diploma, completion of NYJTL seminars, and knowledge of the QuickStart format.