Tennis Instructor (temp)

University of Pennsylvania

21h•$7 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania’s Tennis Center is seeking a part-time tennis professional. Our facilities consist of 8 indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts, overlooking the Philadelphia skyline. This position is responsible for conducting tennis lessons and programs for all ages and ability levels.

Requirements

Experience teaching junior and adult tennis players with a wide-range of ability levels: 10 and under to 4.0+ Adult tennis players.
CPR certification.
Some computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to cooperatively work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certification.
College tennis experience or 3.0 player rating.

Responsibilities

Assisting students in developing and improving various tennis skills.
Assessing students' tennis skills to determine areas in need of improvement.
Coordinating and conducting individual and group tennis lessons.
Developing suitable instruction for students based on their age, objectives, and individual skillsets.
Communicating with players in both clinics and private lessons.
Managing and organizing tennis clinics, including providing appropriate drills/gameplan based on the level of players.
Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of Penn Tennis Center equipment.
Notifying management if on-court equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.
Promoting all Penn Tennis Center programs and events, including clinics, holiday and summer camps, and socials.
Teaching both clinics and private lessons for members and non-members of Penn Tennis Center.