Tennis and Pickleball Instructor - 2026

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking an Instructor for Tennis and Pickleball to lead engaging classes for participants of all ages and skill levels in a dynamic, outdoor setting. This limited part-time position offers flexible hours and the chance to promote healthy, active lifestyles.

You may coordinate fellow instructors, manage equipment, and ensure seamless class experiences while delivering innovative, inclusive programs that build confidence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 6 months teaching or coaching tennis and/or pickleball.
• 6 months developing lesson plans, conducting group classes, or organizing recreational activities.
• Certification in tennis and/or pickleball instruction (PTR, USPTA, USA Pickleball).
• Offers of employment contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical and evaluation of criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Develops and instructs classes, activities or games in an area of expertise.
• Works directly with class participants in specialty areas.
• Oversees preparation of class projects.
• May serve in a lead role overseeing instructors, orders supplies, maintains equipment and other related duties.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Pickleball coaching

Lesson planning

Communication

Education

PTR/USPTA/USA Pickleball Certification

Job description

Ignite your passion and make an impact as an Instructor for Tennis and Pickleball! In this dynamic, limited part-time role, you’ll lead engaging and skill-building programs that bring the excitement of tennis and pickleball to diverse participants of all skill levels. This is more than a teaching role—it’s an opportunity to inspire your community, sharing your expertise and enthusiasm to cultivate confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.

You’ll have the creative freedom to design and deliver innovative classes while fostering an inclusive and positive environment where every participant thrives. As a leader, you may coordinate fellow instructors, manage equipment, and ensure seamless class experiences. Enjoy the flexibility of varied schedules, the thrill of outdoor activity, and the satisfaction of promoting healthy, active lifestyles through two of the fastest-growing sports. This role offers you a chance to connect, engage, and make a difference - one swing at a time!

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION

The day and hours for this position: varies

BARGAINING UNIT: No Union Representation

**Posting may come down at anytime**

• Develops and instructs classes, activities or games in an area of expertise.
• Works directly with class participants in specialty areas.
• Oversees preparation of class projects.
• May serve in a "lead" role oversee instructors in an assigned field, order supplies, maintain equipment and other related duties.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of the subject or activity to be taught
• Sufficient skill in the subject or activity to be credible as an instructor
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude
• Ability to develop a class plan, and to organize and conduct classes according to the plan
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, furniture and/or supplies required for the assigned activity
• May require ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
• May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• 6 months of experience in teaching or coaching tennis and/or pickleball.
• 6 months of experience developing lesson plans, conducting group classes, or organizing recreational activities.
• Certification in tennis and/or pickleball instruction (e.g., Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), or USA Pickleball Certification.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.