About this role

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Tennis Coaches for beginner K-5th students in Oakland and Piedmont for the Winter/Spring 2027 season!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth tennis 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 sports program at one of our Oakland area elementary school communities. Our Winter/Spring season runs from January-May 2027 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 1-15 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

Depending on your interest and experience, you may have the opportunity to coach other sports as well. Sports include tennis, basketball, soccer, flag football, pickleball, and more! 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. Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!

Coach Responsibilities

Lead a fun & safe weekly tennis practice for kids ages 5-11
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

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partners in the Oakland, Piedmont and/or greater East Bay area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.

Schedule

Classes generally occur between 3 and 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups.

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: $25-35/hourly