Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) Strength and conditioning coach

Strength and Conditioning Coach Full-time position. The purpose of this position is to assist the Sr. Director of Athletes Development in implementing JTCC fitness programs. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will:

• Work with JTCC players ages 10 to 17 in group and individual sessions.
• Learn the sport of tennis to better understand the demands of the energy system.
• Helps design workouts that improve the basic athletic skills of young tennis players.
• Works with athletes from various training backgrounds, from beginners to advanced.
• Gets the opportunity to conduct fitness tests on our players to monitor results throughout the season.

About our company:

JTCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides tennis programs for all ages and abilities in the Washington, DC area. Through its programs in College Park, Maryland, student-athletes learn valuable life skills and train with the goal of earning a tennis scholarship in college. JTCC’s community impact initiatives offer adaptive tennis programs at their facility, including wheelchair, Special Olympics, and veterans programs, as well as free tennis lessons and academic enrichment for youth in underserved areas of DC and Prince George’s County. JTCC also offers a fully-developed adult tennis track, including a unique beginner program designed to grow the grassroots of the sport. Together, these high-performance programs support JTCC’s purpose of transforming lives through tennis.

JTCC School emphasizes academic excellence and character development for its students and has utilized Laurel Springs School's online curriculum for over 19 years. Laurel Springs collegiate track is accredited by the NCAA and offers students the flexibility needed
to train and compete at the highest level of junior tennis, while graduating fully prepared for college. JTCC graduates are prepared for the demands of playing elite college tennis while pursuing their education at a wide range of leading colleges and universities across the United States. Since JTCC’s inception, more than 315 alumni have earned more than $24 million in athletic scholarships and financial aid to top colleges and universities.

JTCC underscores its commitment to growing the sport of tennis through its community outreach programs by providing free tennis lessons to underprivileged youth, military veterans, Special Olympians and adaptive athletes. This important initiative promotes health and wellness and encourages personal growth through sportsmanship, competitiveness, independence and teamwork, opening doors to future success. Through a unique mentorship model, JTCC players and coaches engage in community-focused mentoring each year to maintain and strengthen the bonds and friendships between the organization and its special communities.

A milestone in its impressive history, in 2008 JTCC was selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as its first regional training center and subsequently named USTA Developmental Program of the Year in 2013 and 2017. JTCC won the 2022 USTA Outstanding Facility award. Additionally, three JTCC coaches have been named USTA Development Coach of the Year in its 23-year history, the most of any training center or club in the country. JTCC President Vesa Ponkka, Senior Director of Player Development Ali Agnamba and former JTCC coach Frank Salazar won the award in 2011, 2022 and 2008, respectively.

In 2009, JTCC launched its Neighborhood Youth Outreach (NYO) program to introduce tennis to local youth through on-site instruction in underserved communities. Since its inception, the NYO program has reached over 7,000 youth.

Responsibilities:

• This position is designed as on-site and requires employees to be located downtown to perform duties related to the position.
• The employee is responsible for leading the warm-up and cool-down of the group
• Assist in designing programs for players of varying levels of athletic ability
• Monitor the players' form and technique during practice to prevent injuries and ensure quality
• Group training and one-on-one work with athletes
• Manage player attendance log
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Athlete Development.
• Available weekends

Qualifications:

• Available to work a full schedule year round (school year runs from September to May and summer camps run from June to August).
• Employee must have a nationally recognized fitness certification or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Employee must be CPR/AED and USTA Safeplay certified

Experience:

• Experience working with athletes is a plus.
• Experience working with people of varying levels of athletic ability
• Ability to manage large groups effectively

This job is ideal for someone who:

• Reliable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented: enjoys interacting with children and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoy doing work that requires frequent changes in direction
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of the job

Job type: Full-time

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $55,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, 401k, short-term and long-term disability, paid vacation and facility benefits

Questions? Email Senior Director of Athlete Development, TC Costello at [email protected] or visit the website at: https://www.jtcc.org/.

Coercion: Send a cover letter and resume to TC Costello, [email protected]

JTCC is an equal opportunity employer

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