About the Role
TGA coaches may be assigned as either a Lead Coach or Station Coach, depending on experience, qualifications, and program needs. Both roles involve actively running or supporting after-school programs for children ages 5-15, teaching fundamental skills through engaging activities, and fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. The mission extends beyond sports to help children build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of being active.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support after-school programs for children ages 5–15
- Teach fundamental skills through fun, age-appropriate drills, games, and activities
- Keep children engaged, active, and excited to participate
- Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
- Encourage confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Build relationships with students and help them make meaningful progress
- Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, and TGA leadership
- Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to coach
- Follow TGA's curriculum, coaching standards, and safety procedures
Requirements
- 18+ required for Lead Coach positions
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of at least one: golf, tennis, or pickleball
- Passion for sports and working with children
- Energetic, positive, and reliable
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable managing and engaging a group of children
- Reliable transportation to program locations
- Able to successfully complete a background check
- Previous coaching, teaching, camp, mentoring, or youth-program experience is a plus
Skills
- Golf
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Location
- Southern Westchester
- Fairfield County
Work Type
- After-school
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Lead Coach
- Station Coach
Salary/Compensations
- Lead Coach rates up to $75 per class
- Highly experienced/qualified Lead Coaches may earn up to $85 per class
- Station Coach compensation up to $45 per class
Benefits
- Curriculum and lesson plans provided
- All coaching equipment provided
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- 8:1 or better student-to-coach ratio
- Opportunities to coach clinics, camps, leagues, and special events
- Opportunities to take on Lead Coach responsibilities and grow with TGA
About the Company
- TGA of Southern Westchester provides structured golf, tennis, and pickleball programs for children ages 5–15 at schools and community facilities.
- Our mission goes beyond teaching sports; we aim to help children build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of being active.
- We provide the curriculum, all necessary equipment, and comprehensive training, making coaching easy.
