Tenacity

*Role commences August 2026

SITE LEADER-TENNIS COORDINATOR 

Location: Boston, MA 
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt 
Reports To: Director of ACE Academy 

ABOUT TENACITY 

Since 1999, Tenacity has empowered more than 45,000 Massachusetts youth to graduate from high school and achieve post-secondary success through academic enrichment, racket sports, fitness, and life skills development. We provide year-round programs in Boston, Worcester, and Chelsea that build literacy, critical thinking, and healthy habits while fostering supportive relationships between students and staff. 

Tenacity students consistently exceed local graduation and college completion rates—95% graduate from high school, and 75% pursue or complete post-secondary education, compared to 79% and 38% citywide, respectively. Recognized as a leader in in-school, after-school, and summer learning, Tenacity equips young people with the academic, social, and physical foundation to thrive both on and off the court. 

JOB SUMMARY  

The ACE Academy Site Leader-Tennis Coordinator supports the successful recruitment, engagement, and retention of middle school students participating in Tenacity’s after-school and summer programs. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality academic, literacy, fitness, and family engagement programming designed to foster students’ personal, social, and academic growth. 

The Site Leader-Tennis Coordinator engages students in all aspects of Tenacity programming, including leading small academic or racket-sport groups, supporting classroom push-ins, and serving as a bus chaperone. They collaborate closely with site staff to ensure consistent attendance, positive behavior, and strong family communication. The position also involves planning and facilitating special events, maintaining accurate student records, and supporting the transition of 8th-grade students and their families into high school programming. 

This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a passion for youth development, as responsibilities may include occasional evening and weekend events, summer programming, and collaboration with school-day teachers and family engagement teams. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Site Management 

• Supervise ACE staff and volunteers at the assigned site to ensure effective program implementation and student support.  

• Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance evaluations for site staff.  

• Lead and facilitate staff meetings to support communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness.  

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with school administration, faculty, and community partners. 

Recruitment & Enrollment 

• Recruitment and enrollment of middle school-aged students for the Ace Academy.  

• Participate in the maintenance of student enrollment and engagement records in the Tenacity data management system. 

Tennis & Rackets Programming  

• Plan and lead tennis and rackets activities with students. 

• Evaluate the fitness needs of students and design programming to support students' fitness and health. 

• Engage with other tennis staff across Tenacity to create and implement a consistent curriculum. 

• Supervise Team Tennis events and ensure that a wide range of students participate in friendly competition. 

Student Engagement & Program Support 

• Support a high rate of student retention and site attendance through the offering of consistent and engaging programming.  

• Participation in the planning and facilitation of Tenacity activities at the assigned site, including ceremonies, field trips, and other activities, which will involve some evenings and/or weekends. 

• Based on the assigned site, serve as a bus chaperone for student transportation from programming. 

• Support site behavior management structures and individualized student support. 

• Engage students in all aspects of Tenacity Ace programming, including supporting the Academic Coordinator when needed.  

Family Engagement  

• Support caregiver/family participation in Tenacity and school activities, including open houses, parent/teacher conferences, events, performances, etc.   

• Support the families of 8th graders in the high school selection process and connect families with the College and Career Prep team working with Tenacity’s high school students.   

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS  

• 3+ years of experience implementing youth tennis programming, preferably in large group settings 

• Passion for working with kids as a Sports Based Youth Development practitioner and coordinator 

• Previous experience working with urban, multi-cultural constituents 

• Previous experience as a coach or mentor 

• Behavior management experience 

• Strong interpersonal, team development, management, organizational and communications skills 

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication, Microsoft Word, Excel 

• Bilingual with Spanish a plus 

• Drivers License a plus 

• Owning a car is a significant plus 

• Creativity, high energy, sense of humor and willingness to go the extra mile 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

Salary Range: $60,000-68,000 annually (based on experience) 
Tenacity offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Tenacity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.