Tennis Head Coach
About The Position
Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Tennis Head Coach is responsible for creating the tennis curriculum and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the tennis program. The Head Coaches play a key role in creating and defining each of the Core Sports programs with Wiz Kids Sports Camps programs and take a visible leadership role at camp. They serve as the primary instructors for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy. Coaches should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes ranging from grades 1st through 8th. In addition to leading the tennis program, the Tennis Head Coach will work alongside Assistant Coaches and are in a position to offer guidance and feedback, in addition to functioning as their director supervisor.
Requirements
- Prior tennis related head coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with campers, staff, and leadership.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
- Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
- Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.
Nice To Haves
- Coaching certification (USPTR or USPTA) is highly preferred.
- Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
- CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as head of sport, responsible for execution of daily drill and match-play sessions
- Develop and lead daily sport specific drill and game components.
- Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff.
- Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Associates.
- Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
- Arrange in camp competition programming for campers grades 1st to 8th against competing programs.
- Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
- Additional duties as contracted.
Benefits
- Recommendation letter support
- Future return opportunities
- Wiz Kids gear for the summer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
