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AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
Tenacity is a rapidly growing youth development organization providing intensive athletic, academic, and life skills development programs to Boston youth. The mission of Tenacity is to improve the scholastic, character, and physical development of multicultural, urban youth by combining tennis instruction and academic support with a focus on life skills. This vision is realized by two distinct yet complementary core programs: the three-year After-School Excellence Program (ASEP) consisting of intensive tennis, literacy, and life-skills development tutoring for Boston middle school students, and the Summer Tennis and Reading Program consisting of free tennis instruction and reading for children ages 7-15 offered in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF). Three additional offerings complement these core programs: ASEP Alumni Club, Elementary School Tennis, and High School Tennis.
Job Description:
· Provide tennis instruction to middle school students during the Tenacity After School Program.
· Under the leadership of the Tennis Coordinator run drills, games and activities.
· Model and reinforce life skills lessons.Requirements:
· Significant tennis teaching experience preferred
· A passion for children, this program, and the Boston community
· High energy and creativity
Our program takes place at:
· Umana Barnes School – E. Boston
· Harvard University
· Reggie Lewis Center – Roxbury
· Sportsmen’s Tennis Club – Dorchester
· Boston Athletic Club – S. Boston
To Apply:
Please contact Gary Phillips, School Year Program Director, at GaryPhillips@tenacity.org or via mail at 367 Western Ave., 2nd Floor, Brighton, MA 02135.
WOMEN & MINORITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
