Tennis Professional

Hanover Park Park District; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Centre Court Athletic Club membership

Program and facility discounts

Community impact

Job summary

Hanover Park Park District's Centre Court Athletic Club (CCAC) seeks a Tennis Professional to provide group, semi-private, and private instruction, helping players of all ages develop skills and confidence. You will plan engaging lessons, teach fundamentals and sportsmanship, and build strong relationships with players and families.

This part-time/seasonal role offers schedule flexibility, opportunities for clinics and events, and community impact through quality tennis programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in group, semi-private, and private tennis instruction.
• Ability to teach players of varying ages and skill levels.
• Certification: PTR or equivalent preferred; CPR/AED/First Aid within 1 year.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality group, semi-private, and private tennis instruction.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to age and ability.
• Teach fundamentals, scoring, strategy, and sportsmanship.
• Assess progress and adjust drills and feedback.
• Support tournaments, clinics, and events.
• Maintain safe, organized, professional environment.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

PTR certification or equivalent

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

As a Tennis Professional with Hanover Park Park District, you'll help players build their skills, confidence, and love of the game at Centre Court Athletic Club (CCAC). You'll provide group, semi-private, and private instruction for players of varying ages and skill levels while creating an engaging environment that keeps participants learning, progressing, and coming back.

This position is a great fit for someone who knows tennis, enjoys teaching others, and can build strong relationships with players and families.

Pay: $19.00-$40.00

• Paid time off
• FREE Centre Court Athletic Club fitness membership
• Program and facility discounts (based on eligibility)
• Opportunity to serve and positively impact the Hanover Park community

Schedule & Hours:

• Part-time or seasonal position
• Schedule varies based on lessons, programs, and participant needs
• Daytime, evening, and weekend availability may be needed
• Additional opportunities may be available for clinics, tournaments, special events, and other tennis programming

What You'll Do:

• Provide high-quality group, semi-private, and private tennis instruction.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons appropriate to each player's age, ability, and skill level.
• Teach tennis fundamentals, techniques, rules, scoring, strategy, sportsmanship, and safe play.
• Assess player abilities, monitor progress, and adjust drills, instruction, and feedback to help players continue developing.
• Motivate and appropriately challenge players while maintaining a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with players, families, members, and other CCAC users.
• Encourage continued participation and connect players with appropriate lessons, clinics, leagues, events, and other tennis opportunities.
• Support participant retention, referrals, and new-client development through high-quality instruction and service.
• Assist with tournaments, clinics, demonstrations, special events, and promotional activities as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional environment on and around the court.

What We're Looking For

• Strong tennis knowledge and playing proficiency with the ability to effectively teach and demonstrate skills.
• Previous tennis instruction, coaching, competitive playing, or other relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to teach individuals and groups of varying ages and skill levels.
• Ability to assess player development and adapt instruction to different abilities and learning styles.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and challenge players while keeping instruction positive and engaging.
• Dependable, patient, professional, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Professional tennis instructor certification through PTR or another recognized tennis organization preferred.
• CPR, AED & First Aid certification required or obtainable within one year.

Why Hanover Park Park District?

Hanover Park Park District is committed to enriching lives through quality parks, programs, facilities, and services. We value teamwork, community service, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. Every interaction matters, and our Tennis team plays a critical role in creating positive experiences for the residents we serve.

Hanover Park Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.