Head Tennis Coach

Aces In Motion•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Tennis Coach leads AIM’s tennis department and is responsible for ensuring that tennis programming consistently reflects AIM’s mission of using sport as a vehicle for whole-child development. This position provides high-quality tennis instruction while creating a structured, engaging, and supportive environment in which young people develop confidence, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and other skills that extend beyond the court. The Head Tennis Coach oversees the implementation and continuous development of AIM’s tennis programming across after-school programming, AIM Elite, summer camp, beginner and recreational programming, competitive tennis, and community recruitment events. The position establishes clear standards for court management, player development, safety, and program quality and supports tennis coaches and volunteers in meeting those standards. As the leader of AIM’s tennis department, the Head Tennis Coach works closely with the Program Director and Executive Director to align tennis programming with AIM’s broader academic, social-emotional, and youth-development goals. This position must demonstrate AIM Values and Skills: Learning, Integrity, Community, Teamwork, Passion, and Resilience.

Requirements

Experience coaching tennis, preferably in a youth or community-based setting.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a tennis court or group of young players.
Strong knowledge of tennis fundamentals, skill development, and age-appropriate instruction.
Ability to work effectively with players across a range of ages and skill levels.
Demonstrated ability to establish clear expectations while maintaining positive relationships with young people.
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other coaches, staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.
Commitment to AIM’s mission and to using tennis as a vehicle for holistic youth development.
Ability to meet all AIM requirements related to background screening, child safety, and mandatory reporting.
Willingness to obtain or maintain appropriate intermediate-level tennis coaching certification(s) as required by AIM, NJTL, USTA, or other relevant governing organizations.
Valid FL Driver’s License and reliable transportation; must maintain appropriate auto insurance coverage.
CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

USTA, PTR, USPTA, or comparable tennis coaching certification.
Experience developing or implementing a tennis curriculum, supervising or mentoring coaches or volunteers.
Experience with NJTL, USTA, school-based, community tennis, or other youth-development programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of AIM’s tennis programming, ensuring consistent quality, structure, and alignment with AIM’s mission and youth-development model.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive tennis curriculum and player-development progression that meets students at their current skill level and provides clear pathways for continued growth.
Establish appropriate instructional progressions across beginner, intermediate, advanced, and competitive levels, including red-ball and other age-appropriate community recruitment programming.
Plan and coordinate tennis programming for the after-school program, AIM Elite, summer camp, community events, and other AIM tennis initiatives.
Monitor program quality and make adjustments based on student needs, participation, skill development, and program outcomes.
Maintain appropriate tennis equipment, supplies, courts, and instructional materials.
Identify students who may benefit from increased competitive opportunities, additional instruction, or participation in AIM Elite.
Identify opportunities and coordinate AIM’s participation in appropriate tennis tournaments, leagues, and competitive events.
Create a court environment that is structured, welcoming, challenging, and supportive of all students.
Establish clear expectations for behavior, participation, sportsmanship, safety, and respect.
Use strong court-management practices to maximize instructional time and keep students actively engaged.
Model and reinforce AIM’s approach to relationship-building, positive youth development, and appropriate adult leadership.
Respond effectively to behavioral challenges and conflicts while maintaining a calm, consistent, and developmentally appropriate coaching presence.
Support coaches in creating environments where students experience both high expectations and meaningful support.
Ensure that competitive and performance-oriented programming remains consistent with AIM’s broader youth-development philosophy.
Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to tennis coaches and tennis volunteers.
Establish clear expectations for coaching quality, court management, professionalism, safety, and student engagement.
Coordinate coaching assignments and ensure appropriate staffing across tennis activities.
Observe coaching sessions and provide constructive feedback related to instruction, court management, student engagement, and program implementation.
Help onboard new tennis coaches and volunteers to AIM’s tennis programming, policies, expectations, and youth-development philosophy.
Identify opportunities to improve consistency and quality across the tennis coaching team.
Serve as a model of effective leadership and professional conduct for other coaches.
Lead AIM’s tennis-related recruitment efforts in collaboration with AIM leadership.
Develop and implement community tennis recruitment opportunities, including red-ball events, school-based activities, clinics, demonstrations, and other outreach events.
Represent AIM at community tennis events and other appropriate recruitment and partnership opportunities.
Build relationships with schools, community organizations, tennis organizations, and other partners that can support recruitment and program growth.
Support AIM’s enrollment goals by helping create accessible and engaging entry points into the program.
Help ensure AIM’s tennis programming meets applicable NJTL and USTA standards and expectations.
Serve as a primary tennis point of contact with USTA Florida and other tennis partners.
Maintain appropriate professional tennis certifications and pursue continuing education relevant to the position.
Stay current on effective tennis instruction, youth coaching practices, player development, and age-appropriate training methodologies.
Participate in relevant USTA, NJTL, and other professional development opportunities.
Identify resources, partnerships, and opportunities that can strengthen AIM’s tennis program.
Maintain accurate tennis-related attendance, player information, assessments, and program records.
Assist with tennis scheduling and coordinate court usage and coaching assignments.
Monitor tennis equipment and communicate purchasing or replacement needs to AIM leadership.
Communicate regularly with the Program Director regarding tennis programming, staffing, student needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Communicate appropriately with families regarding player development, tournaments, events, and other tennis-related matters.
Participate in AIM staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development activities.
Follow all AIM policies and procedures, including requirements related to child safety, mandatory reporting, transportation, appropriate boundaries, and professional conduct.
Complete other duties related to tennis programming and youth development as assigned by the Program Director or Executive Director.