TENNIS ASSISTANT

GATE HR • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht Club is seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional for a teaching-focused position working alongside the Head Tennis Professional. The role involves teaching private lessons, clinics, and ladies’ team practices for players of all ages and skill levels, and helping plan and deliver junior and adult tennis programs.

Approximately 15 hours per week of clinics are available immediately, with an additional 10–15 hours of private lessons and potential for more teaching hours. The position has no pro shop hours or court maintenance duties. Compensation includes an hourly wage for hours worked and a percentage of lessons and clinics taught. The club offers top pay, flexible scheduling, and company-provided training and certifications.

Requirements

• Strong playing and technical teaching skills, with the ability to instruct players from approximately age 5 through adulthood.
• Knowledge of junior and adult tennis programming.
• Clear communication skills and a positive, engaging teaching style.
• Ability to teach on court for extended periods, potentially up to eight hours a day, in varying weather conditions.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• USPTA or PTR certification, or willingness to work toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons, group clinics, and ladies’ team practices.
• Help plan and deliver junior and adult tennis programs.
• Adapt instruction to players with different ages, abilities, and goals.
• Keep accurate records of lessons, clinics, and hours taught.
• Welcome members and guests and provide attentive, professional service.
• Attend required training and departmental meetings, and report safety concerns.
• Complete other tennis instruction duties assigned by the Tennis Director.

Benefits

• Top pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Company-provided training and certifications
• Hourly wage for hours worked
• Percentage of lessons and clinics taught

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed