Tennis Coach

Job Description – Tennis Instructor

The Tennis Instructor teaches and facilitates tennis programs as directed and assists the Director of Tennis, academy owners and Lead Coach with delivering training sessions.

Essential Duties

• Provides tennis instruction to beginner through advanced level children and adults in a group or individual setting,
• Creates a welcoming, safe, and fun learning environment for the players.
• Adheres to GTA’s coaching philosophy and is willing to be mentored by lead coaches.
• Prepares courts prior to the start of play, ensuring all necessary equipment is brought to the court, and ensures the courts are tidy.
• Provides feedback on students and programs to Director of Tennis.
• Is familiar with court reservation software once given proper training
• Communicates efficiently with parents addressing any concerns in a timely manner and relaying information to Director of Tennis, Owner and/or Manager of Administration.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested
• Assists in the promotion of, as well as delivers, tennis clinics, mixers, special events and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Tennis play experience
• 2-3 years of experience as a Tennis Instructor preferred
• USPTA or PTR Certification preferred
• Must be able to instruct clearly in English
• Must have a professional and positive attitude
• Must be able to pass USTA Safe Play

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outgoing and engaging personality that will ensure an enjoyable and entertaining environment in a safe and professional setting
• Must play at least at a USTA level of 4.5 or above
• Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the game of Tennis
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities: Seasonal Staff, as needed.

Travel Demands: Possible travel required to local tournaments.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing outdoors under various weather conditions.

Pay: $30 - $45 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person