ANTS Sports·Oakland, California
Lead and assist in weekly after-school tennis programs for children aged 5-11. Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals through game-filled lesson plans and managing equipment and site setup.
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Tennis Coaches for beginner K-5th students in Oakland and Piedmont for the Fall 2026 season!
Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth tennis after-school programs.
No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.
Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve?
As a Youth Tennis Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school sports program at one of our Oakland area elementary school communities.
Our Fall season runs from August - December 2026 (must be available for the entire season).
Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons.
Time commitment is 1-15 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.
Depending on your interest and experience, you may have the opportunity to coach other sports as well.
Sports include tennis, basketball, soccer, flag football, pickleball, and more!
We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support.
Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community.
Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!
Coach Responsibilities Lead a fun & safe weekly tennis practice for kids ages 5-11 Teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan.
Training provided!
Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
Attend an orientation training in person Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff Set up before and clean up after your program Transport all tennis coaching equipment to/from class each week Locations This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partners in the Oakland, Piedmont and/or greater East Bay area.
The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.
Schedule Classes generally occur between 3 and 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season.
You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week).
Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups.
Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and pass a background check and TB test. While previous playing or coaching experience is valuable, it is optional as training is provided.
Market context
Youth tennis coach roles in California are often driven by school-year and after-school program needs, especially in communities with active youth sports participation. This type of role is competitive because employers commonly look for dependable candidates who can pass a background check and TB test, and who can commit to consistent transportation and scheduling. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then highlight any coaching, teaching, or youth-program experience even if it is informal.
