Tennis Coach

Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) is looking for experienced and energetic individuals who are motivated to teach tennis and promote positive youth development experiences.

MTEF Coaches work directly with students ages 8-17 providing valuable mentorship, teaching and instruction. We are looking for coaches for our school year programs (September – May) with the option to stay on to work our summer camps. Our hours of service vary and you can build a schedule that best works for you. We run a variety of programs ranging from after-school community based (3-5pm weekdays) to weeknight (5-8pm)/weekend (Sunday afternoons (3-6) and one day events.

Both Head and Assistant Coach Opportunities available dependent on prior experience.

• Study and deliver tennis curriculum.
• Provide class management.
• Mentor, motivate and teach students.
• Bring energy, intensity and strong work ethic.
• Interact on and off the court to promote positive youth development experiences.
• Assist with court setup and training aids.

• A passion for and/or experience with the game of tennis
• A positive, team-focused, growth-oriented mindset
• A commitment to support youth to meet their full potential
• Experience working with youth in an athletic and/or academic environment
• Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse cultural, academic, and economic backgrounds
• Confidence facilitating learning activities with a group of students of various ages
• Willingness to co-plan and/or co-facilitate with fellow Coach
• Ability and desire to build rapport with program users and partners
• A spirit of flexibility and willingness to pivot as needed.
• At least two years part-time or full-time work experience of any kind
• The ability to work a minimum of 4-6 hours per week