Santa Clara Instructor - Level 2 (Part - Time)

Lifetime Tennis, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor environment

Flexible schedule

Positive community impact

Job summary

Lifetime Activities in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a tennis coach to teach and demonstrate techniques to players of all levels. You’ll engage kids and adults with a positive, team-focused attitude and lead groups with clear communication.

The role requires prior coaching experience and a passion for helping others learn. Weekend availability is essential, and a love of the game helps you inspire players of all ages to improve.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience required.
• Positive coaching style and the ability to engage both kids and adults.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively to groups of varying ages and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate tennis technique to beginners and advanced players.
• Lead and manage group lessons and ensure safety and enjoyment.
• Maintain punctuality and a professional demeanor at all times.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Group instruction

Communication

Patience with students

4.0+ NTRP

Job description

Description:

Share your skills and help us create the next generation of tennis players! The ideal candidate possesses the ability to teach and demonstrate technique to both beginning and advanced level players of all ages. Must have an engaging personality and enjoy interacting with kids and adults. A positive and team focused attitude is essential. Previous coaching experience is required.

Skills, Qualities and Experience:

• A passion for the game of tennis
• Desire for helping others learn
• Positive coaching style and a fun and welcoming attitude that kids and adults respond to
• The ability to lead and communicate effectively to groups of children and adults
• Solid playing ability (4.0+ NTRP)
• Fast paced and accurate ball feeding skills
• The ability to work with a wide variety of skill levels with the focus on beginning through UTR 4.5
• Patience when dealing with students that are new to the sport
• A good understanding of classic and modern tennis fundamentals
• A wide range of games and drills to get students moving and having fun
• A strong work-ethic that includes being punctual and professional at all times

NOTE: This position is required by law to submit to a consumer investigative report. Applicants are also subject to a TB screening, following a conditional offer of employment.

Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays 10:30am-1pm; and 2:40pm -7:10pm

Occasionally help with weekday P&R group lessons 4:30pm-9:30pm.

**Schedule and number of hours assigned are subject to change according to the needs of the business and can vary seasonally or session by session.**

Pay Range:

$25.10 - $42 / hour

Monday - Friday:

8am - 10pm

Saturday & Sunday:

8am - 8pm

Working at Lifetime Activities allows you to:

• Do what you love
• Make a positive impact on the tennis community
• Work in a beautiful outdoor environment
• Have fun while getting paid
• Have a flexible schedule that can accommodate going to school

About Us:

Lifetime Activities is a successful, mature company with over 30 years of experience managing and staffing tennis / recreational facilities. Known for innovative programming, Lifetime Activities is the leader in grass-roots development for all ages and abilities focusing on positive fundamentals, participation and enjoyment while supplementing health and well-being.