Tennis Instructor

ProTennisJobs.com; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Tennis Center in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Tennis Instructor to teach clinics and private lessons for all ages and levels. The role requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability and involves coordinating programs across indoor and outdoor courts with an emphasis on safety and customer service.

Certification in PTR or USPTA is preferred, college tennis experience or a 3.0 rating is a plus, CPR certification and basic computer skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• PTR or USPTA certification preferred.
• College tennis experience or 3.0 rating is a plus.
• Experience teaching junior and adult players with a wide range of ability levels.
• CPR certification is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing and improving tennis skills and assess progress.
• Coordinate and conduct individual and group tennis lessons with suitable drills and game plans.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of Penn Tennis Center equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Promote Penn Tennis Center programs, clinics, camps, and events.

Skills

PTR/USPTA certification

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

College tennis experience

3.0 player rating

CPR certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Overview

Tennis Instructor University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is looking for a Tennis Instructor. Position Overview: The University Tennis Center is seeking a part-time tennis professional. Our facilities consist of 8 indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts, overlooking the Philadelphia skyline. This position is responsible for conducting tennis lessons and programs for all ages and ability levels.

Job Description Responsibilities/Duties

• Assisting students in developing and improving various tennis skills. Assessing students' tennis skills to determine areas in need of improvement. Coordinating and conducting individual and group tennis lessons. Developing suitable instruction for students based on their age, objectives, and individual skillsets.
• Ability to communicate with players in both clinics and private lessons. Manage and organize tennis clinics. This includes but is not limited to providing appropriate drills/gameplan based on the level of players.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of Penn Tennis Center equipment. Notify management if on-court equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
• Promote all Penn Tennis Center programs and events. This includes clinics, holiday and summer camps, and socials.

Duties

Tennis instructors will be required to teach both clinics and private lessons for the members and non-members of Tennis Center.

Tennis Instructor must be able to work evenings during the week, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certification preferred. College tennis experience or 3.0 player rating is a plus for this position. Experience teaching junior and adult tennis players with a wide-range of ability levels: 10 and under to 4.0+ Adult tennis players. CPR certification. Some computer skills will be needed. Excellent communication skills. Can cooperatively work in a team environment.