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Youth Tennis Coach - Walnut Creek - Fall 2026

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Key Responsibilities

Mondays, 2:15-3:35pm Thursdays, 2:15-3:35pm Classes are held at Walnut Creek elementary schools *There is potential to add on additional days through other sports classes

Requirements Summary

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.

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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 or more of our Walnut Creek area elementary school communities. Our Fall season runs from September-December 2026 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 2-6 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

Responsibilities

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→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 sports coaching equipment to/from class each week

This position will coach at 2-3 of our ANTS partner elementary schools in Walnut Creek.

Classes occur on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. Classes are held in the afternoon between 2-4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1pm-4pm on Wednesday. Classes typically last for 1 hour.

Requirements

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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).