Lead Instructor

TGA Premier Sports•Flemington, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Athletes United is seeking Lead Instructors to coach TGA youth sports programs in Tennis, Golf, and Pickleball. The programs aim to make children’s first sports experiences fun while teaching fundamentals, life skills, and healthy habits. Coaches provide individual attention, use a noncompetitive approach, and encourage children through positive reinforcement. Lead Coaches facilitate classes using the curriculum and lead an Assistant Coach when assigned. Classes typically have 7–10 students ages 5–13; Assistant Coaches are assigned to classes with more than 10 students. Coaches are expected to welcome feedback, attend additional training, and follow the TGA Coaching Manual. New coaches may work 4–20 hours per week and earn up to $27 per hour. Most classes take place after school and on weekends. Weekday classes generally begin between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; the listed availability is Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and weekends, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Classes are held at schools, parks, and recreational centers throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Coaches may need to travel up to an hour to reach a class location.

Requirements

Prior coaching experience for Lead Instructors.
Pass a background check.
Have a passion for coaching students.
Be receptive to feedback and committed to improving.
Be available for some of the listed weekday or weekend class times.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience related to Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball.
Open-mindedness and willingness to treat coaching as a continuous learning journey.

Responsibilities

Lead youth Tennis, Golf, or Pickleball classes for students ages 5–13.
Use individual attention to help each child succeed.
Create fun, stress-free classes using a noncompetitive coaching approach.
Use positive reinforcement to encourage children and celebrate success.
Use the TGA curriculum to facilitate classes and lead an Assistant Coach when assigned.
Attend additional training as appropriate and follow the TGA Coaching Manual.
Travel to class locations across the territory, potentially up to an hour away.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay, up to $27 per hour.
Flexible schedule.
Paid training opportunities.
Coach referral program offering $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 opportunities.
Pathway to full-time employment and other career opportunities, subject to availability and performance.
Opportunities to work full-time.