Tennis Instructor - Levels 1-3

YOUTH TENNIS ADVANTAGE

Youth Tennis Advantage is a non-profit 501(c)(3), founded in 1968, dedicated to enriching the lives of youth ages 8-18 living in underserved communities. Carrying on the vision and legacy of tennis great Arthur Ashe, YTA provides free tennis, educational and life skills programs. Our mission is to empower under-resourced youth through free, high-quality tennis, academic enrichment, and mentoring that builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong opportunity.

TENNIS INSTRUCTORS, ALL LEVELS

We are seeking part-time , 15 to 20 hour per week, Tennis Instructors for our after school programs in the following locations throughout the SF Bay Area in San Francisco, Marin, Richmond and Oakland.

Instructor Levels range from 1-3.

Starting hourly salary for each level : L1 = $18

L2 = $22

L3 = $31

Under supervision of the Lead Instructor/Site Director provide tennis instruction for after school and after-school and summer camp sites.

FUNCTIONS

Duties include, but are not limited to: instructing youth in technique, rules, fitness, strategy, and sportsmanship. The person in this position will foster a strong relationship with parents and manage the entire tennis program of their assigned site.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

1. Demonstrated cultural competency, understanding and sensitivity
2. Previous tennis coaching experience with kids ages 8-18 and a solid playing ability (4.0+ NTRP)
3. A strong work ethic that includes being punctual and professional at all times
4. Demonstrated ability to manage a minimum of 8 students on one court
5. Ability to teach beginner and intermediate levels under the Lead Coach's instruction
6. Ability to implement techniques provided by supervisor to improve quality of instruction
7. Demonstrated strong customer service skills, punctual, detail oriented, organized, excellent communication skills

This position requires the following:

• Safe Play certification and ability to pass YTA background check
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire
• PTR or USPTA Level1/Tennis Instructor certification within 3 months of hire
• USPTA or PTR Certification highly desirable
• Additional tennis certifications/recommendations a plus

Our website is www.youthtennisadvantage.org

YTA offers paid sick leave and Cal Savers Retirement