Youth Sports Coach - Tennis

About the role

TGA Premier Sports offers a national, school-based enrichment program that brings tennis directly to children ages 3-14 years old across Wake and Durham counties. Most classes take place on school campuses during after-school hours (between 2:00-5:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Bring the energy, patience, and ability to connect with kids.
• Teach classes for our Winter and Spring seasons.
• Work with children in any setting (schools, camps, babysitting, volunteering, etc.).
• Provide all curriculum and training for Tennis.

Requirements

• Strong passion for working with kids and helping them grow.
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone, be playful, and engage like a kid when needed.
• Great communication skills — respond quickly to messages from administrators and clearly communicate how classes went.
• A positive, reliable, professional attitude.
• A genuine passion for sports, movement, and keeping kids active.
• Afternoon (around 2:30-5:30pm) availability (2-5 days per week).
• Willingness to work short shifts (typically 1-3 hours per day).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to transport equipment to and from class.
• Ability to complete onboarding paperwork promptly (processing takes several weeks).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in any setting (schools, camps, babysitting, volunteering, etc.).
• No prior coaching experience required — we provide all curriculum and training for Tennis.
• Note: having experience with the sports you coach is preferred.

Skills

• Passion for working with kids and helping them grow.
• Playfulness and ability to engage like a kid when needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Positive, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Genuine passion for sports, movement, and keeping kids active.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Growth Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Chance to positively impact future generations