Part-Time Tennis Instructor

United States, Pennsylvania, University Park

The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking qualified Penn State students to serve as Tennis Instructors, offering both individual and group tennis instruction. Instructors are expected to conduct classes in an engaging, safe and effective manner, providing an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve their objectives.

• Provide individual and group tennis instruction to participants of all skill levels.
• Create an encouraging and motivating environment to help participants meet their goals.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment.

• Prior tennis experience.
• Ideal candidates play above a UTR level 4 and have varsity high school experience.
• Private Lesson instructors should have experience playing tennis at a competitive level with a USTA ranking or recognized rating (current or prior) and be able to work with diverse age groups.
• Ability to display excellent customer service, decision‑making, and communication skills.

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• FBI Criminal Background Check.

Current Penn State employees and students must apply internally through Workday. External applicants may click "Apply" to complete the application process on the employer’s website.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.