Tennis Professional

ProTennisJobs.com; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis Professional Club in Western Springs, Illinois seeks a leader to oversee a team of tennis instructors, organize adult and youth classes, drills, camps, meets, and develop a comprehensive curriculum for skill development and game strategy.

The role requires 2–3 years coaching experience, a high level of playing skill, strong communication, and a valid Illinois driver's license; USPTA certification is preferred. Hourly pay $30–$40, with training and a safe playing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two–three years related tennis coaching experience with adults and youth.
• High level of tennis playing skill.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of tennis instructors.
• Organize and oversee adult and youth tennis classes, drills, camps, meets, etc.
• Design comprehensive tennis curriculum for skill development and game strategy.
• Collaborate with other tennis professionals and organizations.
• Conduct staff training and regular meetings.
• Update and refine curriculum based on feedback, industry trends, and best practices.
• Ensure a positive and safe playing environment.
• Address participant inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Completes other duties as needed to ensure a successful program.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

USPTA or equivalent certification (preferred)

Job description

Tennis Professional Club in Western Springs, Illinois

Position Overview

• Provide leadership to a team of tennis instructors.
• Organize and oversee adult and youth tennis classes, drills, camps, meets, etc.
• Design comprehensive tennis curriculum for skill development and game strategy.
• Collaborate with other tennis professionals and organizations.
• Conduct staff training and regular meetings.
• Update and refine curriculum based on feedback, industry trends, and best practices.
• Ensure a positive and safe playing environment.
• Address participant inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Completes other duties as needed to ensure a successful program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two – three years related tennis coaching experience with adults and youth.
• High level of tennis playing skill.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• USPTA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Physical Demands/ Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently walk, stand, sit, and drive. Normally, work hazards are not common, though care should be taken in the field. This position requires the ability to perform duties in adverse working conditions. The employee will be required to occasionally lift or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and push or pull up to one hundred pounds. Occasional performance of overhead work, bending stooping, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and squatting are required.

Hours

April – September 2026 – Monday – Saturday. Various hours based on programming.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly salary range is $30.00 – $40.00 per hour depending on qualifications.