Part-Time Tennis Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Tennis Instructors within Campus Recreation. These roles offer both individual and group tennis instruction to students and community members, with a focus on safe, engaging coaching and measurable participant outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have competitive playing experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to adapt coaching to diverse ages and skill levels.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching tennis and working with diverse age groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safe, engaging, and effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group tennis classes.
• Create an encouraging, motivating atmosphere and help participants achieve goals.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Perform duties in line with campus recreation programs.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking qualified Penn State students to serve as Tennis Instructors, offering both individual and group tennis instruction.

Instructors are expected to conduct classes in an engaging, safe and effective manner, providing an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve objectives.

Instructors must display excellent customer service, decision-making and communication skills.

Ability to follow instructions and attend all mandatory trainings/meetings is required.

Applicants must have prior tennis experience to be considered. Ideal candidates will play above a UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) level 4 level and have varsity high school experience. Job performance may include all the duties and responsibilities of positions in lower tier levels.

Private Lesson Instructors should have experience playing tennis at a competitive level with a USTA ranking or recognized rating (current or prior), strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse age groups and skill levels.

Positions are available year-round. Applications will be continuously reviewed as positions become available.

Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 square feet Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports.

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