Tennis Instructor for kids ages 5-10

Manhattan Youth is looking for a Tennis Instructor to join our dedicated team for the Summer 2025 and (2025-2026) academic school year. Manhattan Youth runs organized sports teams and clubs for a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, softball, baseball/tee ball, lacrosse, cross country running, track & field, volleyball, floor hockey, wrestling, flag football, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, fencing, cheerleading, and tumbling/gymnastics. Fitness activities include yoga, Zumba, and general fitness.

About the role

All Sports Instructors are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork. These are part-time, hourly positions available during the Summer starting July 15th and ending August 15th and also during the 2025-2026 academic school year.

Summer hours are from 9am - 11:30 am, 2 days a week (Tuesday and Thursday), and will be for children aged 3-5 years. After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2:30 - 6:00pm, and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long, catering to elementary school-aged children. Individual schedules will vary by school. Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations Manager at our Downtown Community Center and Education Directors during the school year to design program curriculum;
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals;
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;
• Plan, organize, and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;
• Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students;
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work;
• Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges;
• Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions, and comply with training requirements;
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation, and field trips, and address emergency situations;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching experience with early childhood (ages 3-5) and elementary school children (ages 5-10);
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Demonstrative knowledge of and passion for content area, professional experience a plus;
• Experience with educational technology instruction and practice;
• Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students, and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities;
• Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events;
• Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn, and work to improve performance and outcomes;
• Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly;
• Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need);
• Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children;
• Proficiency or coaching in some of Manhattan Youth’s program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, etc.), past participation in varsity or college sports and/or theatre a plus.

Pay

$44/hour