Tennis Instructor

Overview

The Tucson JCC seeks a tennis professional for our six hard-court Sarver Tennis Center (STC). As a part of the Wellness Department + Experience Team, the Tennis Professional should always maintain safety and order as a primary focus and should greet all customers with a warm and welcoming attitude. The successful candidate will work with other professionals and exhibit strong team skills.

Tucson Jewish Community Center

3800 E River Road

Tucson, AZ 85718

Sunday-Friday, daytime and evening hours available. Maximum of 29 hours per week. Availability to cover vacation and sick callouts is appreciated. Weekly clinic schedule will remain consistent, and will have growth opportunities. Private lessons and court booking for lessons is the responsibility of each instructor.

• Have deep knowledge and experience playing, teaching, and coaching tennis
• Enforce facility rules
• Experience with Tennis Programming
• Ability to work and coordinate with the STC Front Desk Administrator
• Use the STC court reservation system to schedule lessons
• Offer instructional services including small groups, clinics, private, and semi-private lessons
• Follow the session plans and program structure of the STC
• Attend staff and facility meetings
• Promote the facility and amenities to potential members
• Participate in STC Socials

• USTA 4.5+, Collegiate tennis playing experience or high level high school player
• Strong team player
• Administrative skills including computer knowledge and experience
• Strong work ethic with initiative
• USTA Safe Play Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Teaching certification from USTA, RSPA, PTR, and/or ITF current or within six months of employment

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 3+ years as a tennis professional and/or collegiate coaching or personal coaching experience of high-level player, or ATP/WTA/ITA coaching or playing experience

Compensation commensurate with experience. Administrative work as needed. Clinics starting $25/hr (approximately 10-15 hrs/week), Private Lessons are commission based and start at $45/hr - there are many opportunities for private lessons through clinic participants and existing players