Tennis Coordinator/Instructor

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Promotes and stimulates program participation. Orients new members programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Provides beginning through advanced instruction and performs racquet stringing. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vans, tutoring, etc. Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vans, etc. Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills. Actively engage in county side athletic program meetings, initiatives, and events. Additional duties as assigned.

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members. Creates and coaches age appropriate tennis program that will include tournaments, etc. Develops and posts daily, weekly and monthly program plans and schedules. Manages marketing for tennis programs to include email blasts, school flyers, etc. Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, program effectiveness and outcomes. Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement. Maintains records to track attendance and participation. Recommends development of new programs / enhancement of existing programming. Responsible for the upkeep of program equipment.

• Maintains order and, as required and as per BGCMLA policy, discipline of club members. Supervises and trains volunteers and tennis instructors. Ensures a productive work environment by participating in programmatic / club staff meetings. Builds community relationships for the benefit of the Club inside and outside BGCMLA.
• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget with approval of Supervisor. Keeps supply areas neat and orderly. Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
• Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current. Recommends needed repairs to facility and / or equipment.

• This position reports to the club Site Director. This position supervises tennis staff and volunteers. This position does include fiscal accountabilities.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and / or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to navigate technology: iPad/laptop.
• Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.

• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, and programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs; principles and practices of supervision and management; principles and practices of project management; principles and practices of youth development and quality programs.
• Skilled in understanding group dynamics and ability to run group activities; planning, organizing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating program activities; and working towards positive outcomes. Skilled in creative planning, lesson planning, implementing quality youth programs, organizational /and project management, and working toward positive outcomes.
• Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and coach staff, assesses challenges; build trust and respect among fellow team members; value the input and know-how of other team members; organize and prioritize time well and focus on completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision; Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in the quality of work performed.

• Four-year degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; current undergrad students may be considered with a combination of 2 years of college and 2 years of experience
• Combined experience and / or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:
  • There is experience working with youth and knowledge of tennis programs.
  • Formal training and / or experience teaching youth tennis while creating engaging learning experiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate technology: iPad/laptop.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle driving record check.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass (negative result) a TB test.

• Possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of tennis. College tennis experience is strongly preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Prior experience working in a Boys & Girls Club.
• USPTA and/or PTR certified
• Level of play rating 4.5 or higher

• 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.
• Additionally, reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, running, bending, crouching, or crawling; frequent interruptions via in-person contact, phone calls, and email are expected. Occasional travel may be required to support club transportation needs within BGCMLA provided vehicles. Physical exertion may be required to lift supplies and equipment.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions, but occasionally indoors in the clubhouse or other club facilities.
• Work is performed mainly during club hours; however, incumbent may be required to attend meetings or agency events outside regular office hours.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is a scalable and sustainable solution to reversing the opportunity crises facing some of the most vulnerable youth in marginalized neighborhoods of Los Angeles. BGCMLA is designed to increase programmatic offerings and to serve a more significant number of youth in the areas of Metro Los Angeles. Our mission is to create a safe space that empowers all Club members to Learn, Explore, Achieve, and Dream (L.E.A.D.). We fulfill our mission by offering nationally recognized, research-based programs and activities in three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. We believe in empowering youth to explore a future with endless possibilities by offering creative programs, such as new approaches to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), sports and recreation, music, and the arts created in collaboration with our community partners. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles is a safe, stable place that ensures physical and emotional safety for all youth we serve. Click here for more information regarding Club safety.The individual Clubs which presently make up BGCMLA have a deep history of impact in the most vulnerable areas of Los Angeles County. Our collaboration of Clubs includes the following Boys & Girls Clubs: Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, and Venice. We are also provide youth programming on school sites throughout Los Angeles, for more about our service locations, please visit vgcmla.org. At BGCMLA, we are wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs’ potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.