Tennis Instructor

i9 Sports - North & South Phoenix, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused youth sports organization is seeking a Tennis Instructor to lead practice sessions while emphasizing skill development and fun. This role is critical in promoting a positive sports culture among young athletes. Candidates should have sport-specific coaching experience and the ability to work independently in a flexible schedule. The position offers competitive compensation of $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, with interaction with players and parents to communicate important game-day information.

Qualifications

• Sport-specific coaching experience and knowledge.
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently.
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals and skill development.
• Teach and demonstrate core concepts including sportsmanship values.
• Communicate game-day information to players and parents.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude.

Skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Job description

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Impact the lives of young athletes
• Online training opportunities

Company Overview

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick. i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-14 in today's most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. We are the nation's largest multi‑sport provider focused on high‑quality, community‑based youth sports programs.

Job Summary

The Tennis Instructor is a hands‑on role that will lead athletes and provide expert instruction in the designated sport. The Tennis Instructor is directly responsible for providing the i9 Sports Experience and driving a positive youth sports culture on the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including sportsmanship values
• Communicate game‑day information to players and parents via established platforms
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Sport‑specific coaching experience and knowledge
• Highly motivated self‑starter; can work independently
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.