Assistant Coach (Major Sport) jobs in Newark, NJ

Do you have a passion for Tennis and/or Pickleball? Enjoy working with young children?

USA Sport Group Tennis Coaches will be responsible for working with children aged 3 to 14, however, the majority of our programs are for children aged 10 and under at beginner and intermediate levels. In many instances, this will be the child's first experience playing the sport. Depending on your skillset and coaching background, you may also have the opportunity to work on our advanced programs, adult programs, or private lessons.

Worried you don’t have enough tennis coaching experience? - don’t worry, we offer full training and ongoing support. You should have a background in tennis, in some capacity, and a positive, upbeat personality that can inspire participants.

Pickleball Coach: As a recreation Pickleball coach, you will be responsible for delivering fun and engaging Pickleball sessions to groups of adults 18 . In many instances, this will be the first-time participants are playing the sport. Coaches are responsible for teaching rules, techniques, tactics and match play. You will need to be able to deliver a confident, well-structured Pickleball lesson to all abilities. Applicants must understand the appropriate court size and set up requirement.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Previous coaching or teaching experience (preferred)
• A fun and bubbly personality to engage children
• Desire to learn and to improve as a coach
• Passion for working with infants and young children
• Enthusiastic about sports and teaching basic skills to beginners
• Ability to relate and communicate with children, parents, and co-workers
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Weekend availability

Benefits:

• Great rates of pay
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement (if applicable to work assignment)
• Long-term employment opportunities are available to the right candidates

Candidates without weekend availability will not be considered. Recruitment is ongoing for future seasons. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person