Youth Tennis Instructor - Friday Afternoons

Beginners Edge Sports Training•Gilbert, AZ

11d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

B.E.S.T. is seeking an energetic and dependable Tennis Coach to lead youth classes on Friday afternoons in Gilbert, AZ. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy teaching sports, working with children, and fostering an active, positive environment for skill development and fun. The coaches will lead structured classes focusing on tennis fundamentals, movement, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. The primary goal is to keep students engaged while ensuring a safe and encouraging experience for all participants.

Requirements

Comfortable coaching and communicating with children.
Energetic, positive, patient, and enthusiastic.
Dependable and committed to consistent attendance.
Comfortable leading a group independently.
Able to teach tennis skills while keeping the class fun and engaging.
Professional when interacting with children, parents, and school/community partners.
A strong communicator and team player.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel to the assigned program location.
Ability to consistently work Friday afternoons.

Nice To Haves

Experienced with tennis, youth sports, coaching, teaching, or recreation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead 45-minute tennis classes for youth participants.
Teach age-appropriate tennis fundamentals through drills, activities, and games.
Introduce skills such as proper grip, serving, forehand and backhand strokes, footwork, positioning, and basic gameplay.
Keep students active, engaged, and participating throughout the class.
Demonstrate techniques and explain skills in a way that is easy for children to understand.
Manage a group of children while maintaining a positive and organized class environment.
Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and confidence.
Follow B.E.S.T. curriculum and coaching expectations.
Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and program partners.
Arrive 30 minutes before class, and stay 10 minutes after class — paid.
Set up and put away equipment before and after programming.
Ability to lift or carry up to 40lbs.
Commitment to consistently work Friday afternoons.
Implement and follow B.E.S.T. lesson plans and coaching techniques.
Ensure the safety and supervision of all participants at all times.
Complete required class check-ins, reporting, and attendance tracking.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Represent B.E.S.T. values and uphold a high standard of customer service.