Assistant Coach / Lead Instructor

TGA Premier Sports•Bridgewater, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Athletes United is seeking coaches for its TGA youth sports programs in Tennis, Golf, and Pickleball. The programs aim to make children's first sports experiences fun while teaching sports fundamentals, life skills, and healthy habits. Coaches work with children ages 5–13, using individual attention, a non-competitive approach, and positive reinforcement to help every child succeed. Coaches may work 4–20 hours per week and earn up to $27 per hour. Lead Coaches use the curriculum to facilitate classes and lead Assistant Coaches. Depending on class size, coaches may work with groups of 7–10 or 8–40+ students, with Assistant Coaches assigned to larger classes. Coaches are expected to be open to feedback, attend additional training, and follow the TGA Coaching Manual. Classes take place at schools, parks, and recreation centers throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Coaches may need to travel up to an hour to a class location. Most classes are after school or on weekends. Weekday availability is generally between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.; weekend classes are generally between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Requirements

Clear a background check.
Have a passion for coaching students.
Be receptive to feedback and committed to becoming better.
Lead Instructor applicants must have prior coaching experience.
Lead Instructor applicants must be able to coach and manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches.
Lead Instructor applicants must be able to coach and manage groups of 8–40+ students.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball.

Responsibilities

Coach Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball programs for children ages 5–13.
Use individual attention to help every child succeed.
Create a fun, stress-free class environment using a non-competitive approach.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage students and celebrate their success.
Lead classes and use the TGA curriculum to facilitate instruction.
Lead and manage Assistant Coaches, providing feedback and ensuring the curriculum is delivered properly.
Be receptive to feedback, pursue improvement, attend additional training, and follow the TGA Coaching Manual.
Travel to class locations across Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, potentially for up to an hour.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay, up to $27 per hour.
Flexible schedule.
On-the-job and paid training opportunities.
Coach referral rewards of $50–$100 for each recommended coach.
Referral program for new locations, programs, and 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.