Tennis Coach (Seasonal)

About NYJTL’s Community Tennis Program

NYJTL Community Tennis Programs (CTP) is a dynamic initiative by the New York Junior Tennis and Learning organization (NYJTL), aimed at providing accessible tennis opportunities to youth across New York City. Through a network of community-based tennis centers and partnerships with schools and community organizations, CTP delivers high-quality tennis instruction and educational support to children and teenagers of all skill levels.

With a mission to promote character development, academic achievement, and healthy lifestyles through tennis, CTP offers a comprehensive program that goes beyond the court. Participants not only receive expert coaching from certified instructors but also engage in academic enrichment activities, life skills workshops, and community service projects.

At CTP, we believe in the power of tennis to transform lives and empower young people to reach their full potential. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to instill confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the game in our participants. Join us in our mission to make tennis accessible to all and inspire the next generation of champions on and off the court.

Position Summary

Join our team at NYJTL Community Tennis Programs (CTP) and play a vital role in facilitating the day-to-day operation of tennis programs for youth across multiple locations in all five boroughs of New York City. As a valued member of our team, you'll be responsible for youth supervision and programming, as well as handling the administrative and physical aspects of tennis lessons, coaching, drills, and gameplay. With flexible scheduling options available throughout the year, including fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes while accommodating your own commitments.

 Core Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned site daily, on time, properly attired and ready to work (Apparel will be provided by NYJTL at no cost)
• Adheres to positive coaching philosophy motivating participants through encouragement and praise
• Models polite, courteous and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff
• Assists in teaching and practice programs
• Assists in court setup and court breakdown, including assisting to ensure cleanliness and safety
• Facilitates and supervises matches including recording and reporting scores and results

Qualifications

• High school degrees or equivalent, or current enrollment in high school
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars (Provided)
• Requires previous experience working with children in similar setting
• USPTA/ PTR certification preferred but not required

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Attendance and punctuality 
• Appropriate professional attire and grooming
• Demonstrate improving tennis and/or youth engagement skills
• Demonstrate use of proper tennis terminology
• Demonstrate effective initiative, teamwork, communication and cooperation

Job Type

• Part-Time/Seasonal

Salary Range 

• $18.00 - $27.25

Please click "Apply" below, or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.