Tennis Instructor - Casual

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

Hourly wage $32.85+ per hour

Casual loading 25%

Penalty rates on weekends

Casual working hours

12% superannuation

Training and development

Fitness Passport and wellbeing

Job summary

Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope is seeking a Tennis Instructor to deliver coaching for Tennis Australia Hot Shots, inspect courts, set up activities, and monitor player progress. You will coach players of varying ages and abilities, keeping sessions safe and engaging while communicating progress to parents.

In this casual role you join a supportive team at Blacktown City Council, with an hourly rate around $32.85 plus a 25% casual loading, weekend penalties, ongoing training and 12%

Responsibilities

• Inspect courts before each session, identify hazards and set up equipment.
• Coach Tennis Australia Hot Shots and other programs, adapting lessons for different ages and abilities.
• Track attendance, assess progress and provide feedback to parents on development and next steps.
• Keep sessions organized, safe and engaging, and assist with customer enquiries between classes.

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

See the difference you make every day as you help children and developing players build skills, confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of tennis. At Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope, you deliver coaching that helps players learn the fundamentals of the sport, stay active and feel connected to their local tennis community.

As a Tennis Instructor, you arrive before each session to inspect courts, identify hazards, set up equipment and prepare activities. You coach Tennis Australia Hot Shots and other programs, adapting lessons to suit different ages, abilities and confidence levels. You track attendance, assess player progress and provide clear feedback to parents and carers about development and next steps.

You keep sessions organised, safe and engaging from start to finish. Between classes, you prepare courts for the next group, maintain equipment, answer customer enquiries and share information about tennis programs and services. You work closely with other team members to provide a welcoming experience for every participant.

Every session creates a positive impact. Your coaching helps children develop new skills, improve confidence and enjoy being active. You become part of a supportive team that values professionalism, community service and quality coaching, while providing opportunities to develop your skills and experience in a busy community recreation environment.

If you enjoy helping people learn, improve and enjoy tennis, we would love to hear from you.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a casual role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $32.8468 per hour, plus 25% casual loading
• penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
• casual working hours
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description

Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Elton Stoney on 9421 2645

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