Tennis and Physical Activity Instructor

Cb•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennis and Physical Activity Instructor leads engaging tennis and physical activity classes for elementary school students in the Bay Area. The role involves teaching provided lesson plans, managing student participation, and creating a fun, supportive learning environment. Classes are held at various elementary schools and run for 1–1.5 hours, starting between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Instructors work two or more days per week, for a maximum of 2–5 hours weekly. The instructor attends up to two days of unpaid training or shadowing, transports and sets up tennis equipment, manages attendance and student sign-in/out, communicates with parents and school staff, provides feedback on student progress, and takes photos during sessions. Candidates must be local to the US or have a valid working visa; visa assistance is not provided. The posting lists compensation as $50.00–$65.00 per hour, while also describing competitive pay of $18.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Passion for working with children and creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Strong communication skills and a resilient, positive attitude.
Reliable transportation throughout the East and South Bay and Peninsula.
Willingness to undergo a background check.
Must be fully vaccinated.
Must be local to the US or possess a valid working visa; visa assistance is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching or playing tennis is preferred but not required.
USPTA or PTR certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging tennis classes for elementary school students using provided lesson plans.
Manage classes of 8–16 students aged 5–10 and encourage their participation and physical activity.
Attend up to two days of unpaid training or shadowing.
Transport and set up tennis equipment for each class.
Take attendance and manage student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Communicate with parents and school staff as needed.
Provide constructive feedback on each student’s progress.
Take photos of students during sessions.