Youth Tennis Coach - San Francisco

Overview

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Tennis Coaches in San Francisco for the Spring 2025 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 tennis program at one of our San Francisco communities.

Our upcoming season runs from January 5th - June 2nd. We are looking for a lead coach to teach our Tuesday class from 2:00 to 5:15 (must be available for the entire season) at Grattan Playground. We also have another class on Thursday from 2:45pm to 4:30 at Miraloma Park that will need an Assistant Coach. We also have other non-tennis classes you can be part of for the rest of the week.

Time commitment is 3 - 5.5 hours (or more) per week, depending on how many classes you teach. You also must have your own vehicle to transport ANTS-provided equipment to Tuesday’s class. 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. ANTS partner schools & communities are located across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly tennis practice for kids ages 5-10
• 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

ANTS partner schools & communities are located across San Francisco. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools.

Schedule

From Tuesday January 6th to Tuesday June 3rd. We are looking for a lead coach to teach our Tuesday class from 2:00 to 5:15 (must be available for the entire season) at Grattan Playground. We also have another class on Thursday from 2:45pm to 4:30 at Miraloma Park that will need an Assistant Coach. We also have other non-tennis classes you can be part of for the rest of the week.

Time commitment is 3 - 5.5 hours (or more) per week, depending on how many classes you teach. You also must have your own vehicle to transport ANTS-provided equipment to Tuesday’s class.

Requirements

• Transportation:
  Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.
• Responsible & professional:
  Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.
• Communication:
  Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
• Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
• Patience:
  Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
• Experience:
  
  Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.
• Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).

Benefits

• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments
• Competitive hourly pay
• Coach ongoing support and training
• Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay: $30/hour