High Performance Tennis Professional

midtown; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown is seeking a High Performance Tennis Coach to engage members and foster their love of tennis. The coach delivers high quality training for competitive junior players and serves as an ambassador for Junior competitive tennis within the club.

The role requires at least 3 years experience with high-performance players, UTR 10+, strong communication, and current PTR or USPTA certification; travel to domestic tournaments may be required, and compensation is on-court rate plus admin rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with high-performance players.
• Proven ability to coach and develop junior players to competitive levels.
• Excellent communication and engagement with players and parents.
• Current PTR or USPTA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HP Manager in planning and delivering High Performance programs.
• Lead energizing, engaging practice sessions and camps.
• Ensure HP program delivery aligns with Midtown brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Racquet Sports Manager on program development.
• Maintain a clean, organized court area and teaching aids.
• Stay member-focused and accessible to players and parents.
• Coach HP pathway groups and generate private/semi-private lessons.
• Teach adult programs when required and work weekends.
• Attend meetings with the HP Manager and coaching team.
• Promote High Performance program regionally and nationally.
• Travel to domestic tournaments as needed.
• Accept other assignments from the HP Manager.

Skills

Coaching

Player development

Team leadership

Education

PTR/USPTA certification

Job description

Midtown is looking for a High Performance Tennis Coach to engage members and foster their love of tennis.

The High Performance Tennis Coach is responsible to deliver high quality tennis training for competitive junior players. This individual will be an ambassador for Junior competitive tennis within the club and externally as we strive to be the industry gold standard for Junior High Performance programming. This coach will be nimble and adaptable to the changing landscape of the industry and will thrive in a people environment, bringing an energetic and inspiring contribution to the High Performance program.

The specific responsibilities of the HP coach will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the HP Manager in the planning, organizing and delivery of all High Performance related programs including sessional programs, holiday and summer camps, tournaments and special events.
• Be passionate about the growth and development of the program by bringing positive energy, encouragement, enthusiasm and engagement to every practice or lesson.
• Ensure that the HP program is delivered in a manner consistent with Midtown brand standards and methodologies.
• Work with the HP Manager and the Racquet Sports Manager on all matters relating to programs, coach development and methodologies.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized tennis court environment including ball carts, balls and teaching aids.
• Maintain a member focus - be present and accessible to the players and their parents.
• Coach groups in the HP program and pathway, self-generate private and semi-private lessons and be available to teach adult programs.
• Coach at times that respond to the needs of the program including weekends.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with the HP Manager and the team of coaches.
• Promote the High Performance program locally, regionally and nationally.
• Be available to travel to domestic tournaments.
• Accept and complete other assignments deemed appropriate by the HP Manager.

The requirements of the position are:

• 3 years minimum experience working with High Performance players.
• Compete and hit with UTR 10+ players.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for the game.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning
• Maintain current certification with either the PTR or the USPTA.

Core Values

• Win Together
• Glass Half-full
• Passionate about Helping Others
• Better than Yesterday
• Kind

Expected Behaviors

• Charismatic
• Detail oriented
• Adaptable
• Bias for action
• Strives for excellence
• Willing to do what it takes to be successful

Competitive Compensation

Depending on credentials and experience, full-time Midtown coaches earn an on court rate between $40-$50. The standard admin rate is $15.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.