Tennis Teaching Professional

Chelsea Piers Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Chelsea Piers Athletic Club discounts

Paid sick time

LinkedIn Learning access

Calm meditation app access

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Connecticut is seeking a part-time Tennis Teaching Professional to join our Tennis Coaching team in Stamford, CT. You will instruct and coach youth tennis athletes aged 3-8 (Red Ball) with a patient, outgoing, creative and energetic approach.

Responsibilities include coaching junior groups, private lessons, and maintaining relationships with students and parents; some admin work may be required. Weekend and evening availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience coaching Tennis at a Red Ball (ages 3-8 years) level.
• PTR certifications encouraged.
• Experience as a Tennis player required.
• USTA rating of 5.0 and above.
• Energetic and hard-working.
• Ability to work independently or within a group.
• Willingness to learn from other staff members and share your knowledge.
• Excellent verbal skills in translation to coaching tennis.

Responsibilities

• Using your Tennis expertise, coach junior groups of tennis players from ages 3-8 years.
• Teach private Tennis lessons.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and parents.
• Some administrative work as needed.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Customer service

Communication

Youth coaching

Education

PTR certification encouraged

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: CPCT - Stamford, CT 06902About Chelsea Piers

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. We also offer exciting venue benefits at Chelsea Piers.

About the Opportunity

Chelsea Piers seeks a part-time Tennis Teaching Professional to join our Tennis Coaching team. In this role, you will be responsible for using your expertise to instruct and coach our youth tennis athletes. We are looking for a patient, outgoing, creative and energetic individual with experience working with ages 3-8 years old (Red Ball Tennis).

Primary Responsibilities

• Using your Tennis expertise, coach junior groups of tennis players from ages 3-8 years.
• Teach private Tennis lessons.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and parents.
• Some administrative work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience coaching Tennis at a Red Ball (ages 3-8 years) level.
• PTR certifications encouraged.
• Experience as a Tennis player required.
• USTA rating of 5.0 and above.
• Energetic and hard-working.
• Ability to work independently or within a group.
• Willingness to learn from other staff members and share your knowledge.
• Excellent verbal skills in translation to coaching tennis.
• Must maintain professional and courteous manner at all times, and have a customer-service focused mindset.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Maintain and neat and professional appearance at all times, including wearing Chelsea Piers uniform.
• Ability to retain customers year-round and form long-lasting professional relationships.

Compensation

$30-$35/hour

Schedule

Primarily weekday evenings, and weekends required.

Benefits

• Chelsea Piers Athletic Club discounts for you and your family
• Paid sick time
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and the Calm meditation app

This position is based at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT

Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer