Tennis Instructor (temp)

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania’s Tennis Center seeks a part-time tennis professional to conduct tennis lessons and programs for all ages and ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in developing and improving various tennis skills.
• Assessing students' tennis skills to determine areas in need of improvement.
• Coordinating and conducting individual and group tennis lessons.
• Developing suitable instruction for students based on their age, objectives, and individual skillsets.
• Communicating with players in both clinics and private lessons.
• Managing and organizing tennis clinics, including providing appropriate drills/gameplans based on the level of players.
• Aiding in the maintenance and upkeep of Penn Tennis Center equipment.
• Notifying management if on-court equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Promoting all Penn Tennis Center programs and events, including clinics, holiday and summer camps, and socials.

Qualifications

• Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certification preferred.
• College tennis experience or 3.0 player rating is a plus for this position.
• Experience teaching junior and adult tennis players with a wide-range of ability levels: 10 and under to 4.0+ Adult tennis players.
• CPR certification.
• Some computer skills will be needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can cooperate in a team environment.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate

Internal organization and peer data

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.