Tennis Coach/Teaching Professional

Who We Are

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.

The Role:

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide tennis instruction for the Play & 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:

• Provide private, semi-private and group tennis lessons.

• Provide tennis instruction in a safe manner.

• Be properly groomed and dressed.

• Act in a professional and customer service-oriented manner

Other Duties:

• Handle communications with students to include rain outs, cancellations, and other questions they may have.

• Maintain recommended class sizes.

• Have students complete a class evaluation and have these sent to the USTA HPS office.

• Do not teach on public tennis courts without a permit.

Working Conditions: Outdoors on the tennis court

Work Hours: Full Time: commissions based on lesson income from teaching Play & Learn classes and health care benefits

Equipment Use: requires good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to communicate by email and access class roster.

Mental and Physical Demands: Requires the ability to play tennis at an NTRP level of 4.5 or higher. Requires the ability to teach group tennis lessons outdoors. Transportation required and must be willing to travel to different locations.

Communication Demands: Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Daily communication with staff and frequent communication with the Executive Director and Director of Community Tennis. Requires contacts and good rapport with the community.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:

Knowledge of tennis.

Tennis playing experience at an NTRP level of 4.5 or higher.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education/Experience:

High School degree required, and college preferred.

Preferred USPTA or PTR certified tennis instructor at a Development Coach level or higher

Automobile and Valid Driver's License required

Salary Grade and Range: Excellent earning potential, great benefits package. Our goal is to provide a positive work environment and a work - life balance.

Please send your resume detailing your experience to: romano@hawaii.usta.com.