Youth Tennis / Pickleball Coach

ANTS SportsSan Francisco, CA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Part-time

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Job description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Tennis or Pickleball Coaches in San Francisco for the Fall 2025 Season!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth tennis and pickleball after-school programs. No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.

Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve? As a Youth Tennis Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school tennis program at one of our San Francisco communities.

Our upcoming season runs from August - December 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 3-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach and must have an availability window of Monday and Thursday from 2 pm - 5 pm for classes. You also must have your own vehicle to transport ANTS-provided equipment to Monday's class.

We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community. ANTS partner schools & communities are located across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!

Coach Responsibilities

Lead a fun & safe weekly tennis practice for kids ages 5-10
Teach the FUNdamentals of tennis through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan. Training provided!
Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
Attend an orientation training in person
Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff
Set up before and clean up after your program
Transport all tennis coaching equipment to / from class each week

Locations

ANTS partner schools & communities are located across San Francisco. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools.

Schedule

Classes generally occur between 2 - 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. Time commitment is between 3 -10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach, and you must have an availability window of Monday and Thursday from 2 pm - 5 pm for classes. Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups. The coach must be available from from August through December 2025.

Requirements

Transportation : Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.

Responsible & professional : Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.

Communication : Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.

Enthusiastic & fun : ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting : sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.

Patience : Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.

Experience : Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.

Background check : A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and / or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).

Benefits

Flexible Schedule : ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments

Competitive hourly pay

Coach ongoing support and training

Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay : $25-30 / hourly

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