Youth Sports Instructor Fall 2026

About the role

TGA of Southern Westchester is dedicated to providing safe, engaging, and impactful sports programs for youth ages 5–15 in schools and communities. As a Youth Sports Instructor, you will teach foundational skills in golf, tennis, and pickleball while instilling life lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for physical activity. You will lead after-school programs and camps for various skill levels, ensuring every child feels included and encouraged. Responsibilities include designing fun and effective drills, games, and lessons, and using positive reinforcement to motivate young athletes.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational skills in golf, tennis, and pickleball
• Instill essential life lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for physical activity
• Lead after-school programs and camps catering to various skill levels
• Design fun and effective drills, games, and lessons
• Use positive reinforcement to motivate young athletes

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Pass a clean background check
• Ability to work part-time with availability during after-school hours (2:30 PM and later)
• Reliable transportation (programming is provided on site at schools, local golf courses, parks, and tennis courts throughout lower Westchester County)
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to create a positive and safe environment for kids
• Excitement for teaching kids and sharing the game of golf, tennis, and pickleball
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable communicating with children and parents

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a coaching, teaching, or mentoring capacity
• Strong knowledge and skills in one or more sports offered by TGA, including golf, tennis, and/or pickleball
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or willingness to obtain one
• Willingness to commit to at least one full season
• Ability to work some weekends

Benefits

• Hourly pay between $20–$85, commensurate with coaching level and experience
• Training & development
• Growth opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Chance to positively impact future generations