Assistant Coach / Lead Instructor

TGA Premier Sports•Warren, NJ

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Athletes United is seeking coaches for its TGA youth sports programs in Tennis, Golf, and Pickleball. Coaches help children ages 5–13 learn sports fundamentals in a fun, non-competitive, stress-free setting while encouraging life skills, healthy habits, and physical activity. Coaches use individual attention and positive reinforcement to help each child succeed and celebrate progress. Classes may include 7–10 students; assistant coaches are assigned to classes larger than 10. Lead Coaches use the curriculum to facilitate classes and lead Assistant Coaches. Coaches are expected to be open to feedback, continue improving through additional training, and follow the TGA Coaching Manual. New Coaches may work 4–20 hours per week and earn up to $27 per hour. Classes are primarily after school and on weekends, with weekday sessions typically beginning between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The ideal candidate has availability on some weekdays between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and/or weekends between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Classes take place at schools, parks, and recreation centers throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Coaches may need to travel up to an hour to reach a class location. Lead Instructors must have prior coaching experience, preferably related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball. They must be able to manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches and groups of 8–40 or more students. Assistant Coaches may be assigned to support larger classes. The role offers on-the-job and paid training, a flexible schedule, incentive programs, professional development, and possible pathways to full-time work and other career opportunities, subject to availability and performance.

Requirements

Clear a background check.
Have a passion for coaching students.
Be receptive to feedback and committed to improving.
Lead Instructor: have prior coaching experience; experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball is a plus.
Lead Instructor: be able to coach and manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches, including providing feedback and ensuring the curriculum is delivered properly.
Lead Instructor: be able to coach and manage student groups ranging from 8 to 40 or more.
Be available for some after-school weekday and/or weekend classes; coaches may work 4–20 hours per week.
Be able to travel up to an hour to class locations.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball.
Availability during weekday afternoons and/or weekend mornings.

Responsibilities

Coach youth participants ages 5–13 in Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball programs.
Use individual attention and positive reinforcement to help children succeed and celebrate their progress.
Deliver classes using a fun, non-competitive approach and maintain a stress-free environment.
Lead classes of students and, for Lead Instructors, use the curriculum to facilitate sessions.
Lead and manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches, provide feedback, and ensure the curriculum is delivered properly.
Attend additional training as appropriate and follow the TGA Coaching Manual.
Travel to class locations at schools, parks, and recreation centers throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate, with pay up to $27 per hour.
Flexible schedule.
On-the-job and paid training opportunities.
Incentive and bonus programs.
Coach referral rewards of $50–$100 for each recommended coach.
Referral program for new locations, programs, or private group classes.
Sponsored sports and first-aid certifications.
Coach of the season and coach of the year awards.
Discounted programming for family and friends.
Professional development and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Potential pathway to full-time employment and other career opportunities, subject to availability and performance.
Opportunity to work with the owner on professional career development.