Job Description

The Assistant Tennis Coach supports the daily delivery of the tennis program under the direction of the Head Tennis Coach. This role assists with tennis instruction, practices, player development, competition preparation, and maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach tennis and lead assigned practices and drills under the direction of the Head Tennis Coach.
• Follow the curriculum and practice plans developed or approved by the Head Tennis Coach.
• Support player development and competition preparation.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety.
• Maintain proper youth supervision and required staff-to-youth ratios.
• Follow all BGCMLA safety, behavior-management, emergency, incident-reporting, timekeeping, and professional-boundary policies.
• Assist with inspecting the courts and equipment before each session.
• Assist with equipment set-up, clean-up, inventory, and storage.
• Communicate routine program information to parents under the Head Coach's direction.
• Support matches, tournaments, and special events.
• Complete required meetings, training, certifications, background checks, and mandated-reporter requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Tennis Coach.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Previous experience coaching tennis preferred.
• Experience working directly with youth.
• Knowledge of tennis rules, techniques, and gameplay.
• Ability to support and motivate players for competition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with youth of varying ages and skill levels.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with youth and families.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work scheduled weekday and/or weekend sessions.
• Must complete all required background checks, child-safety training, and mandated-reporter training.
• CPR and First Aid should be completed before the employee independently supervises youth.

WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING

• Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles sites and schools and various field trip sites as well as in the community is required. Must meet the insurance standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
• This position may be assigned to any sites within the Club as needed to accommodate changes in programming, staffing, or operational requirements.
• Hours are based on school calendar and attendance patterns/trends – evening hours are required during the school year; hours will vary during summer and school breaks; occasional weekend hours are required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves lifting; bending; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, or crawling; frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email are expected. Will be subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions based on activity location. Required to work around youth and adults where noise levels may be moderate to high during activities. Physical exertion may be required to lift supplies and equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job or change this job description at any time.