Assistant Coach / Lead Instructor

TGA Premier Sports•Peapack-Gladstone, NJ

23h•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 and life skills in a fun, stress-free environment. The role offers on-the-job training, a flexible schedule, and opportunities to grow professionally. New coaches can work 4–20 hours per week and earn up to $27 per hour. Coaches use individual attention and positive reinforcement to help each child succeed. Lead Coaches use the curriculum to facilitate classes and lead Assistant Coaches. Depending on class size, classes may include 8–40 or more students, with one or more Assistant Coaches assigned to help. Coaches are expected to welcome feedback, follow the TGA Coaching Manual, and attend additional training as appropriate. 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. Most classes are held after school or on weekends. Weekday classes typically start between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; listed availability windows are Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00, and weekends, 9:00–1:00. The position requires a background check and a passion for coaching students. Lead Instructors must have prior coaching experience, with experience in Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball preferred, and be able to manage Assistant Coaches and student groups. Full-time work and other career opportunities may be available, subject to availability and performance.

Requirements

Must clear a background check.
Must have a passion for coaching students.
Must be receptive to feedback and have a goal of improving.
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.
Coaches may need to travel up to an hour to reach a class location.

Nice To Haves

Lead Instructor coaching experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball is a plus.
Availability on some weekday afternoons and/or weekend mornings.

Responsibilities

Coach children ages 5–13 in Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball fundamentals and life skills.
Use individual attention, positive reinforcement, and a non-competitive approach to create a fun, stress-free class environment.
Lead classes and facilitate delivery of the curriculum using the TGA Coaching Manual.
Lead and provide feedback to 1–5 Assistant Coaches, ensuring the curriculum is delivered properly.
Manage student groups ranging from 8 to 40 or more, with Assistant Coach support assigned according to class size.
Be receptive to feedback and participate in additional training to improve coaching skills.
Travel to classes at schools, parks, and recreation centers throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate, up to $27 per hour for new coaches.
Flexible schedule.
On-the-job training and paid training opportunities.
Coach referral program paying $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 professionally and personally.
Opportunities to work full-time and pursue other career opportunities, subject to availability and performance.