Weekend Tennis Youth Instructor

Overtime Athletics; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Overtime Athletics is seeking a part-time tennis instructor to lead after-school and weekend classes across Fairfax County, Loudoun, Arlington, and Herndon. You will run your own class using OTA curriculum, bringing energy and accessible instruction for complete beginners to developing players.

Responsibilities include setup, instruction, and dismissal, with a focus on safety and engaging, game-based teaching.

Qualifications

• Tennis background — played competitively, coached, or instructed at any level.
• Experience working with kids (coaching, camps, rec — all counts).
• Ability to teach beginners without making it boring.
• Reliable, punctual, professional.
• Must pass background check + fingerprinting.
• Reliable transportation to assigned sites

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school and weekend tennis classes at local rec centers and schools
• Deliver OTA curriculum for assigned age group (we train you on it)
• Teach fundamentals — grip, footwork, rallying, scoring — in a fun, game-based format
• Manage your class independently — setup, instruction, dismissal
• Ensure every kid is safely dismissed before leaving

Skills

Tennis

Coaching

Children

Job description

$20–$30/hr | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

We run youth tennis programs for kids ages 5–14 at rec centers and schools across Fairfax County, Loudoun, Arlington, and Herndon. Tennis is one of our highest-demand programs — we need instructors who can make it accessible, fun, and high-energy for complete beginners through developing players.

You'll run your own class. We give you the curriculum — you bring the energy and execution.

What you'll do:

• Lead after-school and weekend tennis classes at local rec centers and schools
• Deliver OTA curriculum for assigned age group (we train you on it)
• Teach fundamentals — grip, footwork, rallying, scoring — in a fun, game-based format
• Manage your class independently — setup, instruction, dismissal
• Ensure every kid is safely dismissed before leaving

What we're looking for:

• Tennis background — played competitively, coached, or instructed at any level
• Experience working with kids (coaching, camps, rec — all counts)
• Ability to teach beginners without making it boring
• Reliable, punctual, professional
• Must pass background check + fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation to assigned sites

Pay & Schedule:

• $20–$25/hr to start based on experience
• Up to $30/hr for returning, experienced instructors
• 1–4 days/week depending on your availability
• Weekday afternoons and/or weekends