New York Junior Tennis League,Inc·New York
The Tennis Coach will facilitate the day-to-day operation of tennis programs for youth across multiple locations in New York City. Responsibilities include youth supervision, programming, and handling the administrative and physical aspects of tennis lessons.
Tennis Coach (Seasonal)
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.
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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.
• $18.00 - $27.25
Please click "Apply" below, or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org [https://www.nyjtl.org/about/careers/] 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.
Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent and previous experience working with children in a similar setting. Successful completion of a basic tennis skills assessment and attendance at NYJTL coaching seminars is required.
Market context
Community tennis programs in New York often look for coaches who can work reliably with children, adapt instruction to different skill levels, and support after-school or seasonal programming. This role can be competitive because applicants need both youth-program experience and proof of tennis fundamentals, including a basic skills assessment and required coaching seminars. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and prepare examples of child-focused coaching before applying.