Tennis Instructor

Plfdparks; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 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, expertise, and fun to the court. Part-time role with youth participants, progression-focused lessons, and a strong emphasis on safety and positive engagement.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, skill evaluation, and clear communication with families, while adhering to park district rules and schedules. Must be 18+, with 4+ years teaching/coaching and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 4+ years of teaching/coaching experience in the sport.
• CPR certification current (training provided if needed).
• Experience working with youth in recreation setting preferred.
• College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred.
• Be highly motivated with a positive, proactive attitude under stressful conditions.
• Ability to enforce park district rules and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement progressive curriculum for lessons, incorporating safety.
• Evaluate participant skill and update curriculum accordingly.
• Lead lessons, balancing participants of different skill levels.
• Explain and demonstrate skills; set a positive example.
• Greet parents and sign in/out students.
• Communicate daily activities and progress to guardians.
• Follow Park District rules and enforce policies.
• Adhere to schedules and weather-related variances approved by supervisor.
• Complete attendance and incident reports; report to supervisor.
• Supervise participants to keep them on task and safe.
• Provide excellent customer service and address questions promptly.
• Report maintenance needs to manager; follow-up on status.
• Inventory and monitor first aid supplies; requisition as needed.
• Attend staff meetings; wear Plainfield Park District shirt on shift.

Skills

Teaching/coaching

Youth program experience

CPR certification

Education

College coursework in recreation/education

Job description

Description

Lessons are on Saturday's 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 tostudents and the public.
• Follow the schedule and rosters for lessons; variances must be weather related and approved bysupervisor.
• Complete attendance reports and accident/incident reports, reporting incidents to supervisor.
• Directly supervise participants to ensure that they are on task, safe and enjoying theirexperience.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questionsand concerns from staff, patrons, participants and parents immediately. Contact and ask forassistance from manager or other Park District staff when necessary.
• Keep program supplies, equipment and facility space clean, organized and safe. Return allequipment 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 andobserve 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 todemonstrate and teach basic, intermediate and advanced skills (ability to teach higher level skillspreferred).
• 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.