Youth Tennis Coach - San Leandro Winter/Spring 2026
Company: ANTS Sports
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We seek passionate & committed
part-time Youth Tennis Coaches in San Leandro for the Winter/Spring
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 tennis program at one
of our East Bay communities. Our upcoming Fall season runs from
February to May 2026 (must be available for the entire season).
Time commitment is 1-10 hours per week, depending on how many
classes you teach. 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 This position
will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in
the San Leandro 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: $25-30/hourly
Keywords: ANTS Sports, Manteca , Youth Tennis Coach - San Leandro Winter/Spring 2026, Education / Teaching , San Leandro, California
