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Tennis Instructor

Saint Louis, MO

Vetta Racquet Sports is seeking passionate and skilled Tennis Instructors to join our dynamic team. As a Racquet Sports Professional, you'll be responsible for conducting high-quality lessons and clinics for all your players. Your primary goal will be to ensure our guests receive outstanding service by providing a fun and energetic experience while always maintaining player safety.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Conduct Lessons & Clinics: Lead engaging and effective individual and group lessons, as well as clinics, for players of all ages and skill levels in tennis.

  • Deliver Outstanding Service: Provide an exceptional experience for all participants, focusing on their enjoyment, skill development, and overall satisfaction.

  • Create Fun & Energetic Environment: Bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every session, making lessons enjoyable and motivating for all players.

  • Maintain Player Safety: Consistently prioritize and enforce safety protocols on the courts, ensuring a secure environment for all participants.

  • Skill Development: Teach fundamental and advanced techniques, strategies, and rules of tennis, tailoring instruction to individual and group needs.

  • Curriculum Development (as needed): Contribute to or follow established curricula for various programs and clinics.

  • Promote Programs: Help promote Vetta Racquet Sports' programs, encouraging participation and retention.

  • Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times, representing Vetta Sports positively.

  • Court Management: Assist with court preparation and breakdown as needed, ensuring equipment is ready and courts are clean.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Instructional Experience: Proven experience in both youth and adult instruction for tennis.

  • Racquet Sports Knowledge: Strong playing ability and comprehensive knowledge of the rules, techniques, and strategies of tennis.

  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively teach and motivate diverse groups.

  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and patient demeanor.

  • Strong organizational skills and reliability.

  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles and skill levels.

  • Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g., USTA, PTR) is highly preferred.

  • Must pass a comprehensive background check.

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • Work primarily takes place indoors on tennis courts.

  • Requires standing, walking, demonstrating movements, and engaging in physical activity for extended periods.

  • May be exposed to varying noise levels typical of a sports facility.


Employment classification: This is a part-time, hourly position requiring approximately 15-20 hours per week.

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