Youth Tennis Coach
ANTS Sports
- Oakland, CA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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
- 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).
- 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