Youth Tennis Coach - Union City - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports • Hayward, CA

7d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is seeking passionate, committed part-time Youth Tennis Coaches to lead or assist after-school sports programs for K–5th grade students. The season runs from February 2027 through May 2027, and coaches must be available for the entire season. The time commitment is 5–15 hours per week, depending on the number of classes taught.

Coaches lead fun, safe, game-filled practices for children ages 5–10 and teach sports fundamentals using lesson plans and training provided by ANTS. Programs are held at partner elementary schools in Union City, Hayward, and/or the greater East Bay area; ANTS works with coaches to assign suitable locations. Classes generally take place between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the same day each week, for a 10–14-week season. Coaches must be available at least one afternoon per week. Classes last two hours and consist of two back-to-back one-hour classes for different age groups.

ANTS provides training, equipment, and ongoing support. Coaches are expected to attend an in-person orientation, arrive reliably and on time, maintain accurate attendance, communicate positively with parents and school staff, and set up and clean up each program. Coaches may need to transport equipment to and from class; reliable transportation is required, and a vehicle is helpful. Successful candidates must pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan) and have a negative TB test from within the last four years. The position pays $25–$35 per hour.

Requirements

• Be available for the entire season, from February 2027 through May 2027.
• Be available to coach in the afternoon on at least one day per week.
• Have reliable transportation to coaching sites.
• Have strong communication skills and communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
• Be responsible, professional, enthusiastic, patient, and positive when working with young children.
• Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
• Have a negative TB test from within the last four years.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a player or coach; experience is valuable but optional.
• A vehicle, which is helpful for transporting equipment.
• Ability to fit afternoon work around school and other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun and safe weekly sports practice for children ages 5–10.
• Teach sports fundamentals through a cohesive, game-filled lesson plan.
• Arrive on time each week on the assigned program day and remain reliable throughout the season.
• Attend an in-person orientation training.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Set up before and clean up after the program.
• Transport coaching equipment to and from class each week as needed.
• Keep accurate attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $25–$35.
• Training, equipment, and ongoing coach support provided.
• Opportunity to gain experience in early childhood sports education.
• Great coaches may be invited to return for the full school year or summer and weekend programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed