TENNIS ASSISTANT

Gate Hospitality Group; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Flexible scheduling

Training & certifications provided

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht Club in Northeast Florida is seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional to join our team. This teaching-focused position works with the Head Tennis Professional to deliver private lessons, clinics, and ladies’ team practices for players of all ages and skill levels.

Approximately 15 hours of clinics weekly, plus 10–15 hours of private lessons, with potential for more teaching hours. The role earns hourly wages plus a share of lesson and clinic income, with no pro shop duties.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching skills for players aged 5 through adulthood.
• Knowledge of junior and adult tennis programming.
• Clear, engaging communication style.
• Willingness to pursue USPTA/PTR certification if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons, group clinics, and ladies’ team practices.
• Help plan and deliver junior and adult tennis programs.
• Adapt instruction to players of different ages, abilities, and goals.
• Keep accurate records of lessons, clinics, and hours taught.
• Welcome members and guests and provide attentive, professional service.
• Attend required training and departmental meetings, and report safety concerns.
• Complete other tennis instruction duties assigned by the Tennis Director.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Flexible schedule

On-court instruction

Education

USPTA/PTR certification

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida. and take advantage of a unique opportunity to work at this historic property. People are our greatest asset, and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

What's in it for you? Top pay - Flexible scheduling - Company provided training & certifications . . . and so much more!

We are seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional to join our team. This is a teaching focused position working alongside the Head Tennis Professional to deliver private lessons, clinics, and ladies’ team practices for players of all ages and skill levels.

Approximately 15 hours per week of clinics are available immediately, with an additional 10–15 hours of private lessons and the potential for more teaching hours. There are no pro shop hours or court maintenance duties. The position includes an hourly wage for hours worked and a percentage of lessons and clinics taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons, group clinics, and ladies’ team practices.
• Help plan and deliver junior and adult tennis programs.
• Adapt instruction to players with different ages, abilities, and goals.
• Keep accurate records of lessons, clinics, and hours taught.
• Welcome members and guests and provide attentive, professional service.
• Attend required training and departmental meetings, and report safety concerns.
• Complete other tennis instruction duties assigned by the Tennis Director.

Qualifications

• Strong playing and technical teaching skills, with the ability to instruct players from approximately age 5 through adulthood.
• Knowledge of junior and adult tennis programming.
• Clear communication skills and a positive, engaging teaching style.
• USPTA or PTR certification preferred, or a willingness to work toward certification.
• Ability to teach on court for extended periods, potentially up to eight hours a day, in varying weather conditions.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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