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Job Title: Tennis Coach - After School Community Programming
Organization: The Johnny Mac Tennis Project
Organization: The Johnny Mac Tennis Project
About JMTP
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) transforms young lives by removing the economic, racial and social barriers to success through tennis.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis hall of famer John McEnroe, JMTP introduces tennis to thousands of under-resourced New York City area children every year.
Young tennis players face tremendous economic barriers to success. We offer an accessible, funded pathway for student-athletes. JMTP kids are first introduced to tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity. For our most dedicated young athletes, JMTP provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, leading to college scholarships, excellent careers, and, for a few, professional tennis careers and, perhaps in the not too distant future ..… Grand Slam titles!
Through its partnership with Sportime/JMTA, Community Program participants learn from world-class coaches and utilize state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and learning technologies throughout the school year, on-site at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The JMTP community program is geared towards 5-8 year olds with the goal of fostering interest in the sport early enough to lead to unlimited future success.
Through our after-school programming, JMTP partners with like-minded organizations to bring our on-site Community Programming off-site to different boroughs at various schools.
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) transforms young lives by removing the economic, racial and social barriers to success through tennis.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis hall of famer John McEnroe, JMTP introduces tennis to thousands of under-resourced New York City area children every year.
Young tennis players face tremendous economic barriers to success. We offer an accessible, funded pathway for student-athletes. JMTP kids are first introduced to tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity. For our most dedicated young athletes, JMTP provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, leading to college scholarships, excellent careers, and, for a few, professional tennis careers and, perhaps in the not too distant future ..… Grand Slam titles!
Through its partnership with Sportime/JMTA, Community Program participants learn from world-class coaches and utilize state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and learning technologies throughout the school year, on-site at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The JMTP community program is geared towards 5-8 year olds with the goal of fostering interest in the sport early enough to lead to unlimited future success.
Through our after-school programming, JMTP partners with like-minded organizations to bring our on-site Community Programming off-site to different boroughs at various schools.
Position Summary
As an After-School Program Tennis Coach at JMTP, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and instructional tennis to students in various boroughs. Being a JMTP tennis coach, you will be working in partnership with like-minded organizations by bringing our tennis programming to various off-site locations. You will ensure that students receive high-quality coaching and development opportunities. Your role involves teaching tennis fundamentals, fostering a love for the sport, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the after-school program.
As an After-School Program Tennis Coach at JMTP, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and instructional tennis to students in various boroughs. Being a JMTP tennis coach, you will be working in partnership with like-minded organizations by bringing our tennis programming to various off-site locations. You will ensure that students receive high-quality coaching and development opportunities. Your role involves teaching tennis fundamentals, fostering a love for the sport, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the after-school program.
Core Responsibilities
- Play a vital role in facilitating the day-to-day operations of After-School Community Tennis Programming for youth across multiple locations in various boroughs.
- Youth supervision, as well as leading coaching, drills, and gameplay.
- Report to the assigned site on time, properly attired and ready to work. Apparel will be provided by JMTP.
- Handle court setup and court breakdown, at the beginning and end of every hour, to ensure an organized session along with cleanliness and safety. May also be required to help store or transfer tennis equipment.
- Assess students’ tennis skills and make referrals for other JMTP pathway programs where necessary and requested.
- Potential to supervise other After-School Coaches on site.
- Perform other duties and projects as requested by JMTP management.
- Model polite, courteous and respectful behavior while demonstrating effective teamwork and cooperation with program staff.
Qualifications
- Tennis coaching and playing experience. 1 year prior experience teaching and working at school programs preferred.
- High on-court energy, team player, and enjoys working with students under the age of 10.
- Strong understanding of tennis techniques, proper terminology, training methods, and game strategies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young athletes.
- Passion for tennis, JMTP’s mission, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive sports environment.
- Completion of Sportime Clubs on-boarding including but not limited to new hire orientation, sexual harassment training, John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) Global Training, SafePlayNYC Department of Health and Department of Education licensing requirements, including but not limited to, medical tests, fingerprinting and paperwork.
Job Type
- Part-Time/Seasonal
- M-F, 3-6pm: Exact days/times to be determined upon job offer.
Salary Range
- $35-40 per hour
