Tennis & PE Instructor

Cb•El Cerrito, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennis & PE Instructor leads fun, engaging tennis classes for elementary-school students across the Bay Area, managing participation and encouraging physical activity in a positive, supportive environment. Classes serve students in grades K–3 according to the introduction and grades K–5 according to the role description, with students typically aged 5–10. The instructor uses provided lesson plans and works at various elementary schools in the East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula. Classes last 1–1.5 hours and begin between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule is two or more days per week, with a stated maximum of 2–5 hours weekly. The role involves transporting and setting up tennis equipment, taking attendance, managing student sign-in and sign-out, communicating with parents and school staff, providing feedback on student progress, and taking photos during sessions. New instructors attend a training and shadowing session of up to two days, which is unpaid. Candidates must be local to the US or have a valid working visa; visa assistance is not provided. The posting lists compensation as both $18–$28 per hour and $50–$65 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 Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula.
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.
USPTA or PTR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead tennis classes for elementary-school students using provided lesson plans.
Manage classes of 8–16 students, generally aged 5–10.
Encourage students’ physical activity and foster a fun, supportive learning environment.
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.
Attend up to two days of unpaid training and shadowing.