Seasonal Part-Time Tennis Youth Coach

Seasonal Youth Tennis Coaches Needed for

Girls Rule the Court Program in Charlottesville, VA

About Us

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section, one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that serves around 32,000 members in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and eastern and southern West Virginia. USTA Mid-Atlantic Section is committed to offering quality recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and abilities. We aim to grow tennis in the Mid-Atlantic by creating accessible and inclusive opportunities that enrich ALL lives –physically, emotionally, and socially – by connecting all generations with the lifetime sport of tennis. Our vision is tennis for EVERY community.

Mission

USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section is seeking a Seasonal Youth Tennis Coaches to assist in our efforts to launch new youth Girls Rule the Court programming to maximize our impact on girls in underserved communities. The primary focus of this position is to coach and facilitate the on-site delivery of the Girls Rule the Court program. This program is designed to promote health, wellness, and build self-esteem through tennis. Coaches will need to ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained while providing a fun experience in addition to facilitating social emotional learning principles by following a weekly curriculum with themes such as teamwork, confidence, empowerment, and leadership. Coaches need to have proficiency in basic tennis skills and be able to teach those skills to youth, in particular ages 7-13. All equipment and training needed is provided by USTA Mid-Atlantic.

We will be looking for Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches. Coach level will be determined by experience and certifications.

These programs are 8 weeks per season, with participants meeting one time a week after school for a total of eight (8) weekday sessions. Each session will last two (2) hours with about one (1) hour of tennis instruction and one (1) hour of conversations focused on growing core social emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Coach and facilitate the onsite delivery of the Girls Rule the Court Program to include:

• Engage children in group play and social emotional learning instruction using provided curriculum.
• Ensure player safety at all times.
• Ensures equipment and giveaways are distributed to participants as assigned
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment needed for each program.
• Serve as liaison between consumer and USTA MAS Youth Play manager
• Ensures all supplies and equipment are maintained properly, assuming normal wear and tear
• Complete coach trainings and paperwork as assigned.
• Tracks attendance on roster sheets for each program session.
• Distribute and collect participant forms and surveys as assigned.

Requirements - What are we looking for?

• Coaches must be female, as this is a program designed to be led by female coaches / mentors to promote health, wellness, and build self-esteem in girls through social emotional learning principles.
• Dependable transportation to travel to sites and with space to carry tennis equipment.
• Must pass a background check and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Coaches should enjoy working with children in a group setting.
• Excellent organizational, communication skills, and ability to motivate kids.
• Must be able work in the Charlottesville VA geographical area.
• Must be attend trainings and courses as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 required as condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered based on qualifying exemptions.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Previous tennis experience required.

If this is a role that interest you, please apply. We look forward to learning more about you and the unique experiences you would bring to this role.

Seasonal Youth Tennis Coach Position FAQs

• How many hours does this position work? The program will consist of 8 sessions. Each session of a program is scheduled for 2 hours per session for eight consecutive weeks. The session will take place April/May.
• What is USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sections’ approach to a diverse and equitable workforce? We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work and where everyone’s voice is heard. You can read our diversity statement below, but we want to take it a step further because creating a diverse and equitable workforce and workplace culture goes beyond a diversity statement in a job posting. We will continue the journey to educate, foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and beyond.
• How much does this position pay? Position is non-exempt and paid between $20.00 - $60.00 per hour. Hourly rate is based on level of position hired for: Head Coach or Assistant Coach. Level of position is commensurate with related tennis experience and certifications. Coaches are compensated for all hours worked before and after a scheduled a program time. Administrative & training rate is $16.10 per hour.

• What does the hiring process consist of? The first step is to apply!

• Final offer - will be made in writing by HR.
• Interviews - will be conducted by the School Program Manager.
• Apply - We will be accepting applications on a continual basis as we have programs for all seasons.
• References - will be checked by HR. We will check the most recent professional references.

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