*HIRING FOR ASSISTANT COACHES WITH THE JFCTA (4-5 Positions)*
1. Job Title: Female Assistant Coach All summer tennis programs (1 position)
- Commitment: Mon/Wed 4 hours from June 22nd-June 28th, Mon-Fri 30 hours/week from June 29th-August 30th
- Mandatory Availability: Mon/Wed (5:45-8pm) from June 22nd and Mon-Thurs (5:45-8pm) from July 7th, 2026 - August 27th, 2026)
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: Grandravine Community Center (Tues/Thurs, 23 Grandravine Dr.), Fountainhead Tennis Club (Mon/Wed, 445 Sentinel Rd.), local courts as needed
2. Job Title: Female Assistant Coach summer tennis programs (1 position)
- Commitment: Tues/Thurs from June 22nd, 2026 - August 27th, 2026 and
- Mandatory Availability: Mon/Wed (6-8pm) from June 22nd and Mon-Thurs (6-8pm) from July 7th, 2026 - August 27th, 2026)
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Location: Fountainhead Tennis Club (445 Sentinel Rd.) and Grandravine Community Center (23 Grandravine Dr.)
3. Job Title: Female Assistant Coach Summer Girls Tennis Program (1 position)
- Commitment: Mon/Wed from June 22nd-August 27th, 2026
- Duration: 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm (4.5 hrs/week), 10 weeks
- Location: Fountainhead Tennis Club (445 Sentinel Rd.)
4. Job Title: Assistant Coach Summer Tennis League (1 position)
- Commitment: Tues/Thurs from July 7th, 2026 - August 27th, 2026
- Duration: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4 hrs/week), 8 weeks
- Location: Grandravine Community Center (23 Grandravine Dr.)
Compensation: $18-$20/hour
Application Deadline: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
Who We Are:
The Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association is a community-based not-for-profit organization that is committed to operating within an Anti-Oppressive and trauma-informed framework to engage our community. We aim to work in a manner that is both productive and constructive to enhance individual strengths; and promote positive developmental outcomes for young people. JFCTA utilizes sport as a vehicle to develop the capacity of youth within our organization and community. Our programs are explicitly designed to be low-cost, and barrier-free.
Job Description:
We are seeking tennis instructors to be the Assistant Coach of our summer tennis programs. The right candidate for these position will have experience in delivering a tennis program to people of various ages, will help support the Head coach to lead practices, provide instruction to players of varying skill levels, and create a fun, positive learning environment. Ideal candidates share our values, have a passion for tennis, great communication skills, and experience working with youth and children. Please see numbers 1-4 for role title, duration, location, and commitment.
Assistant Coach Responsibilities:
The Assistant Coach will report for summer tennis programs as outlined for the assistant coach role they apply and get hired for. The Assistant Coach will also be required to report for an on-court/in-class training session ahead of the program start date, TBD.
- Prepare weekly lesson plans outlining age/skill appropriate tennis and mentorship activities.
- Encourage and motivate young players of all skill levels
- Lead groups, prepare activities, and implement activities in accordance to lesson plans
- Supervise participants to create a safe and fun learning environment
- Communicate with assistant coach, head coach, colleagues, and parents/guardians in a professional manner
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of organization and program locations
Skills and Attributes:
- Experience working with children and youth in the Jane/Finch or similar community
- Have the ability to instruct and demonstrate the 5 fundamentals of tennis
- Ability to organize and lead children and youth
- Punctuality and sufficient time management skills
- Work responsibility and collaboratively as a part of a team and independently
- Be respectful of the values and code of conduct of the organization
- Be organized and punctual to achieve and finish tasks on time with quality
- Strong ability to problem solve and adapt to situations
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants at all times
Assets:
- Instructor Certificate (not required)
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificates and Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience instructing and teaching the sport of tennis
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter to:
JFCTA Program Manager, Vyshnave Sivasankar | [email protected] with the title RE: (Job Title(s)) in the subject line.
Please note: These positions are contingent on funding availability.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact only those candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position.
Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity and the principles of anti-oppression. We strongly encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve such as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+, women, and persons living with disabilities to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 8-10 weeks
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Do you hold certification through a recognized tennis coaching organization (NCCP or ITF approved certification)
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview between June 15th - 19th.
Experience:
- tennis coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
