Assistant Coach / Lead Instructor

TGA Premier Sports•Somerville, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Athletes United is seeking coaches for its TGA youth sports programs in Tennis, Golf, and Pickleball. Coaches teach children ages 5–13, using individual attention, a non-competitive approach, and positive reinforcement to help students succeed in a fun, stress-free environment. Coaches are expected to enjoy working with children, accept feedback, and continue improving through additional training and by following the TGA Coaching Manual. Coaches may work 4–20 hours per week, with opportunities to work full-time subject to availability and performance. Classes are generally held after school and on weekends, at schools, parks, and recreational centers across Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Coaches may need to travel up to an hour to reach a class location. Lead Instructors use the curriculum to facilitate classes and lead Assistant Coaches. They may manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches and groups of 8–40 or more students, with additional Assistant Coaches assigned depending on class size. Assistant Coaches are assigned to classes with more than 10 students.

Requirements

Must clear a background check.
Must have a passion for coaching students.
Must be receptive to feedback and motivated to improve.
Lead Instructor must have prior coaching experience.
Lead Instructor must be able to coach and manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches.
Lead Instructor must be able to coach and manage groups of 8–40 or more students.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball is a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

Teach Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball to children ages 5–13.
Use individual attention to help every child succeed.
Create fun, stress-free classes through a non-competitive approach and positive reinforcement.
Follow the TGA Coaching Manual and attend additional training as appropriate.
Lead Instructors must facilitate classes using the curriculum.
Lead Instructors must coach and manage 1–5 Assistant Coaches, provide feedback, and ensure the curriculum is delivered properly.
Lead Instructors must manage student groups of 8–40 or more, with Assistant Coach support assigned according to class size.
Travel to class locations across Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, potentially for up to an hour.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate, with pay up to $27 per hour.
Flexible schedule.
Paid on-the-job training opportunities.
Incentive and bonus programs.
Coach referral rewards of $50–$100 per 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 opportunities.
Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Pathway to full-time employment and other career opportunities, subject to availability and performance.
Opportunity to work with the owner on professional career development.