Coach in Training
Program Overview – PRC
The Coach in Training (C.I.T.) program at Premier Racquet Clubs is designed to provide young adults with an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. Our program has an organized pathway that enables young adults to progress through three distinct levels, which will enable them to take on more responsibilities and, at the highest level, have the opportunity to work special events for compensation.
Benefits
Work at a club that has one of the top 10 and Under Tennis providers in the country
Hours spent can be used as community service hours for high school or internship credits for college
Letter of recommendation provided
Improve on pertinent life skills such as teamwork and leadership skills
Opportunity to coach in various community tennis programs outside the club
Access to Tennis Canada 10 and Under workshops and certificates of attendance from Tennis Canada
Coach In Training Certificate from PRC
Ability to progress to a paid assistant at our Summer Camp
Summer discounts on programming
Eligibility
At least 14 years of age
Knowledgeable/have a background in tennis
Comfortable coaching/working with younger children of all ages and abilities
Positive and enthusiastic in all tasks
Motivated to improve knowledge and skills
Responsible and timely on a daily basis
A team player
Professional in appearance; wear tennis attire at all times
Most importantly, must LOVE working with kids and be a positive role model
Responsibilities
On-court and off-court assistance
Delivery of the 10 and under methodology
Set-up and tear down of all equipment before and after each lesson/clinic/camp/tournament
Assist pro staff with organizing players and be prepared to take charge of small groups of players during camp and tournaments. You will be given opportunities to lead in programs such as:
Tennis Canada Tournaments and Play Days (held on Friday afternoons and Saturday evenings September through June and sporadically throughout the summer)
Summer Camp (junior lessons and camp games, Monday – Friday)
Junior Programs (junior lessons from September – June)
Community events, such as mall events, in-school and after-school programs
C.I.T. Levels
C.I.T.’s will progress through 3 different levels at the discretion of the director and based on the amount of C.I.T. hours worked. An Assistant Pro C.I.T. will have the opportunity to be compensated for their work at PRC. This work can include, but is not limited to, special events, play days and tournaments, birthday parties and more. Compensation will be granted to Assistant Pro C.I.T.‘s who, in addition to working the set amount of hours, maintain outstanding performance and professionalism. This will also be at the discretion of the director.
There are 3 sessions per year:
September through January, February through June, and June through August for summer camp.
Junior C.I.T. (51–65 hours per session)
Senior C.I.T. (66–90 hours per session)
Assistant Pro C.I.T. (91+ hours per session)
If you are interested in the Coach in Training program at PRC, please contact the front desk, or click on the button below and fill out the C.I.T registration form: