Tennis Instructor

Plainfield Park District; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Job summary

Plainfield Park District is seeking a Tennis Instructor to bring energy and expertise to Saturday lessons. The position runs on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, 9/12/2026 through 10/17/2026, with a focus on safety, skill-building, and fun for youth players.

The role includes developing curricula, evaluating progress, and communicating with parents. This is a part-time position offering a free gym membership at Prairie Athletic Recreation Center for employees.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 4 years of teaching/coaching experience in a sport and ability to teach basic, intermediate and advanced skills.
• CPR certification and recertification as needed; district provides training if required.
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a recreation setting.
• College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred.
• Must be able to stay firm with participants, enforce rules, and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for lessons, ensuring safety in every session.
• Evaluate participant skill and adjust curriculum accordingly.
• Lead lessons actively, balancing time for participants of varying skill levels.
• Greet parents and students, ensure sign-in/out, and communicate progress to guardians.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory; report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image.

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth coaching

Education

College coursework in recreation/education

CPR certification

Job description

About this position

Lessons are on Saturdays from 09/12-10/17/2026 from 9am-12pm.

Love the sound of a perfect rally? Turn your passion for tennis into a rewarding role! We’re searching for a Tennis Instructor to bring energy, expertise, and fun to the court.

Part-time employees receive a free gym membership at our Prairie Athletic Recreation Center!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for the assigned lessons, incorporating lessons in safety throughout each session.
• Evaluate participant skill and interest level throughout each session. Update curriculum for lessons based on these evaluations.
• Actively lead lessons, balancing time between individual participants of different skill levels.
• Effectively break-down and demonstrate skills, constantly setting a good example for youth.
• Greet parents and youth as they arrive and ensure all students are properly signed in and out.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and students' progress.
• Follow all Park District and program rules; communicate and enforce rules and policies to students and the public.
• Follow the schedule and rosters for lessons; variances must be weather related and approved by supervisor.
• Complete attendance reports and accident/incident reports, reporting incidents to supervisor.
• Directly supervise participants to ensure that they are on task, safe and enjoying their experience.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants and parents immediately. Contact and ask for assistance from manager or other Park District staff when necessary.
• Keep program supplies, equipment and facility space clean, organized and safe. Return all equipment to its proper place as specified by Park District. Report maintenance needs to manager; follow-up on status with supervisor and/or maintenance supervisor. Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments.
• Inventory and monitor first aid kit supplies; requisition supplies as needed.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Wear a Plainfield Park District shirt and identification during all work hours.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least 4 years of teaching/coaching experience in assigned sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach basic, intermediate and advanced skills (ability to teach higher level skills preferred).
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and keep certification current. The District provides this training if needed.
• Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation setting, preferred.
• College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.).
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment.

Salary Information

$20 - $25 hourly wage.