Tennis Coach - Afterschool Program

About the role

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking bright, dedicated individuals to facilitate the successful day-to-day operation of tennis programs at assigned sites. Programs serve children in grades K-12, providing them with safe and nurturing environments where they can learn and thrive academically, while receiving critical support to reach their potential both on and off the tennis court.

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, recording and reporting scores and results.
• Manage court setup and breakdown, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain programmatic records including participation, performance.
• Assess participant tennis skills.
• Make student referrals 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.

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.
• At least one-year previous experience working with children in similar settings.
• 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.

Salary

$19.00 - $27.25 per hour