Tennis Instructor LATE SUMMER 2026

HIRING for LATE SUMMER 2026: Tennis Instructor

The Tennis Instructor position is a part-time, non-exempt position. The position is responsible for teaching tennis lessons to all age groups in a private or group setting.

INCENTIVES:  

Part-time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips, and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness, and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

ABOUT US: 

The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Athletic Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge and solid skills in the sport of tennis
- U.S.P.T.A certification preferred
- Communication and organization skills
- Ability to teach all age groups
- Ability to lead tennis classes in instruction and curriculum
- Customer service skills and ability to communicate professionally with patrons and staff
- Customer focus and relationship-building skills
- Must be able to work independently or with groups
- CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to be certified within 90 days of hire

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructing group and individual lessons
- Assist in tennis special events and tournaments
- Encourage tennis participants to purchase memberships and utilize the facility
- Evaluate tennis programs and classes
- Recruit tennis patrons for private lessons
- Check attendance of classes with class lists

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Make calls as directed to various patrons
- Resolve differences fairly and with good judgment, and in the best interests of
- To understand and follow the park district policies and rules of the facility
- To react appropriately during emergency situations
- Assist patrons at the front desk when needed with tennis questions
- Report suspicious activity, property damage, and inappropriate behavior in or around the facility
- Supervise children during restroom breaks or when leaving court during class
- Attend all park district trainings pertinent to the job

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be able to instruct on court for long periods of time
- Must be able to adapt to the environment and conditions during projects or when changes are made
- Must be able to physically teach and interact with participants on the court

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Must be able to work with groups or one-on-one
- Ability to work with staff and patrons in a friendly and relaxed manner
- Ability to use good judgment in the absence of supervision

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Able to perform work indoors in heat or air conditioning
- Able to conduct work outside when needed
- Able to conduct lessons and work on the court for long periods of time