Junior Tennis Director

ProTennisJobs.com; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Commissions from lessons

Job summary

Tyler Racquet Club in Tyler, Texas seeks a Junior Tennis Director to lead, develop, and operate all junior programs. The role focuses on creating a positive, structured pathway for players from beginners to advanced competitors while delivering excellent instruction and customer service.

You will design curricula, run clinics and camps, organize leagues and tournaments, supervise junior play, and collaborate with parents, members, and staff to maintain high standards and safety on court.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4.0 USTA rating.
• Strong knowledge of tennis fundamentals and scoring.
• Effective, engaging teaching style.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Professional, friendly demeanor and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tennis instruction for juniors.
• Design comprehensive junior programs across levels.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans emphasizing skill development.
• Organize clinics, camps, leagues, and tournaments.
• Supervise junior play, track attendance, and process fees.
• Maintain court conditions and equipment.
• Coordinate events and racquet service as needed.

Skills

USTA 4.0 rating

Tennis instruction

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching strategies

Tools

Email & scheduling software

Job description

Junior Tennis Director Club in Tyler, Texas is looking for a Junior Tennis Director.

Position Overview:

The Junior Tennis Director is responsible for the leadership, development, and daily operation of all junior tennis programs at Tyler Racquet Club. This role focuses on creating a positive, structured, and developmentally appropriate pathway for junior players—from beginners to advanced competitors—while delivering outstanding instruction and customer service.

The Junior Tennis Director works closely with club leadership, parents, members, and staff to ensure programs are professionally run, safe, engaging, and aligned with the club’s mission and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tennis instruction (private lessons, group lessons, clinics) for juniors of all ages and skill levels.
• Design and implement comprehensive junior tennis programs, including beginner, intermediate, advanced, and competitive pathways.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans that emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, safety, and enjoyment of the game.
• Organize and run junior clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Assist with player development for junior competitive play, including USTA leagues and tournaments as applicable.
• Supervise junior play and ensure proper scheduling, attendance tracking, and fee processing.
• Ensure students understand tennis rules, scoring, etiquette, and on-court safety.
• Provide private and group tennis instruction.
• Assist with clinics, leagues, and tournaments.
• Promote tennis participation among club members.
• Maintain courts, equipment oversight, and professional standards.
• Help coordinate tennis events, tournaments, leagues, socials, and special programming.
• Provide racquet restringing services as needed and maintain professional standards for racquet service.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Assist with court organization, equipment setup, and program logistics as needed.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill level equivalent to a minimum 4.0 USTA rating.
• Strong knowledge of tennis fundamentals, rules, scoring, and teaching methodologies.
• Effective and engaging teaching styles suited for player development.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, positive, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to build strong relationships with players, parents, members, and staff.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Basic computer and email proficiency.

Compensation

Competitive package built upon base salary, commissions from lessons, health benefits, and retirement plan.