Tennis Professional

Midtown Athletic Clubs • Palatine, IL

4d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Midtown is seeking a Tennis Professional passionate about helping members and fostering their love of racquet sports. The role involves coaching adults and youth through group and private lessons, demonstrating racquet-sport skills, and contributing to the proper operation of the department. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Midtown describes its culture as focused on inspiring people to transform their lives through resort-like environments, active communities, and personal attention. The company emphasizes memorable interactions, teamwork, shared success, individual growth, kindness, open and honest debate, accountability, and commitment.

Midtown strives to hire individuals committed to full-time employment, though part-time and seasonal coaches are also hired. Coaches averaging at least 28 hours per week of on- and off-court duties qualify for full-time benefits. Depending on credentials and experience, full-time coaches earn an annual total compensation value of $65,000–$85,000, including the full-time benefits package and based on 30 hours of instruction per week.

Requirements

• Relevant coaching experience, including group and private lessons for adults and youth.
• Safe Play certification, or willingness to become certified before hiring.
• One nationally recognized racquet sports certification, or willingness to obtain certification within three months of hire.
• An NTRP rating of 4.0 or equivalent and the ability to demonstrate skills effectively.
• A growth mindset and curiosity.
• Passion for helping others, an optimistic outlook, and enthusiasm for coming to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and private tennis lessons for adults and youth.
• Help members develop their skills and foster their love of racquet sports.
• Demonstrate racquet-sport skills effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the proper operation of the department.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• 401(k) savings.
• Vacation.
• Full-time benefits for coaches averaging at least 28 hours per week of on- and off-court duties.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A professional development account to support relevant education and training.

What This Job Offers

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