About NYJTL

The New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest after school tennis and education-themed community organization that offers comprehensive school and community-based programs throughout New York City’s five boroughs.

Tennis Coach

Facilitate the successful day-to-day operation of tennis programs at assigned site, youth and programs supervision, manage the administrative and physical aspects of tennis lessons, coaching, drills, tournaments and game play.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adheres to positive coaching philosophy motivating participants through encouragement and praise.
• Models polite, courteous and respectful behavior while interacting with program participants and staff.
• Lead in teaching and practice programs.
• Facilitates and supervises matches including recording and reporting scores and results.
• Manage court setup and court breakdown, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain programmatic records including participation, performance.
• Assess participant tennis skills. Make student referral to other NYJTL tennis programs as appropriate.
• May supervise other coaches at site.
• Ensure that instruction and games are safe, well organized and fun for program participants.
• Attends required meetings and staff development workshops.
• Assists in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program: supervising children during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events, etc.

• Must be able to work remotely.
• Knowledge and experience with online/virtual programming preferred.
• Must maintain a working cell phone and internet access throughout your assignment.

• Perform other duties and special project as requested by management.

Key Competencies Required

• Attendance and punctuality.
• Appropriate professional attire and grooming.
• Role model character education.
• Demonstrate youth engagement skills to ensure maximum participation and retention.
• Demonstrate use of proper tennis terminology.
• Demonstrate effective initiative, teamwork, communication and cooperation.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of teaching tennis and working at school programs.
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic tennis skills assessment.
• Previous tennis coach experience.
• Completion of NYJTL or similar tennis coaching seminars.
• Requires at least one-year previous experience working with children in similar setting.
• Knowledge of USTA's 10 and under tennis using the QuickStart format.
• Prior experience in assisting with operating tennis tournaments.
• Player experience as a junior, college or adult preferred.