TENNIS ASSISTANT

GATE; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Flexible scheduling

Training & certifications

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht Club in Northeast Florida is seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional to join our teaching team. This is a teaching focused role delivering 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 potential for more teaching hours.

Qualifications

• Strong playing and technical teaching skills across ages 5 through adulthood.
• Clear communication and engaging teaching style.
• Willingness to pursue USPTA or 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 with attentive, professional service.
• Attend required training and department meetings; report safety concerns.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Tennis Director.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Thank you for applying to one of the most premier places to work in the Northeast Florida! People are our greatest asset and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team. Epping Forest Yacht Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida. 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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