Senior Tennis Coach - Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning

Position Summary

Facilitate the successful day-to-day operation of tennis programs at the Carry Leeds Center and 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.
• Administer and oversee sanctioned USTA tournaments and competitive play programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects 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.