Tennis Teaching Professional
About The Position
We are Tennis! The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the U.S. The Hawaii Pacific Section is one of 17 geographic Sections of the USTA. Incorporated in 1973, the Hawaii Pacific Section embraces over 7,800 individual members and 109 organizational members in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Marianas. In addition, the Hawaii Pacific Section is further comprised of four Community Tennis Organizations: Kauai, Maui, East Hawaii & West Hawaii. The Hawaii Pacific Section is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to carrying out the goals of the national association within its region, particularly with respect to promoting tennis opportunities for juniors and adults of all abilities and all cultural backgrounds. We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for ALL to participate. The Role Primary Responsibilities: Provide tennis instruction for the Play and Learn program. Mobile teaching professional at more than one park site. Conduct tennis lessons based on the schedule provided by the Community Tennis Director Essential Duties: Have the ability to teach all ages and abilities Provide private, semi-private, and group tennis lessons. Facilitate instruction in a positive and safe environment Be properly groomed and dressed. Conduct lessons in a professional and customer service-oriented manner Daily communication with staff and frequent communication with the Executive Director and Director of Community Tennis. Other Duties: Handle communications with students to include rainouts, cancellations, and other questions they may have. Have the ability to maintain, retain and grow the student base. Attend training for professional development. Do not teach on public tennis courts without a permit.
Requirements
- High School degree required, and college preferred.
- Proficient computer skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to play tennis at an NTRP level of 4.5 or higher.
- Ability to teach group tennis lessons outdoors.
- Transportation is required, and you must be willing to travel to different locations.
- Requires contacts and good rapport with the community.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred USTA Coaching, RSPA or PTR certified tennis instructor at a Development Coach level or higher
Responsibilities
- Provide tennis instruction for the Play and Learn program.
- Mobile teaching professional at more than one park site.
- Conduct tennis lessons based on the schedule provided by the Community Tennis Director
- Have the ability to teach all ages and abilities
- Provide private, semi-private, and group tennis lessons.
- Facilitate instruction in a positive and safe environment
- Be properly groomed and dressed.
- Conduct lessons in a professional and customer service-oriented manner
- Daily communication with staff and frequent communication with the Executive Director and Director of Community Tennis.
- Handle communications with students to include rainouts, cancellations, and other questions they may have.
- Have the ability to maintain, retain and grow the student base.
- Attend training for professional development.
- Do not teach on public tennis courts without a permit.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision
- access to doctors virtually
- a flexible spending account to manage your health and dependent care expenses
- life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off policy - including vacation, sick, personal, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
- 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%)
- promotional and growth opportunities
- Learning and Development programs to learn on the job
- up to $5,000 for tuition reimbursement, per academic year.
- Resources for overall well-being including mental health and meditation benefits.
- A personalized health management program
- pet insurance
- commuter benefits
- identity theft protection
- discounts with our network of partners
- fun events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
