Part-Time Lead Tennis Instructor

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Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and help lead all junior tennis programs, including camps, clinics, and seasonal sessions. Serve as the primary contact for junior program participants, parents, and staff,

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Requirements

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Demonstrated experience in tennis instruction, particularly with junior players.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a camp, clinic, or similar setting preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Ideal candidates will play above a UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) level 4 level and have varsity high school experience.
Lead Instructors should have experience playing tennis at a competitive level with a USTA ranking or recognized rating (current or prior), strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse age groups and skill levels

Positions are available year-round. Applications will be continuously reviewed as positions become available.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
FBI Criminal Background Check

Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 square feet Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports.

Responsibilities

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→Plan, organize, and help lead all junior tennis programs, including camps, clinics, and seasonal sessions.
→Serve as the primary contact for junior program participants, parents, and staff, handling inquiries and feedback professionally.
→Supervise, mentor, and train assistant instructors and camp counselors to ensure program quality and adherence to safety protocols.
→Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and progression pathways for junior players.
→Monitor and evaluate junior player development, maintain records and provide individualized feedback.
→Coordinate and lead staff meetings and training sessions related to junior programming.
→Oversee daily camp operations, including participant check-in/out, equipment setup, scheduling, and safety procedures.
→Act as Program Director when the Director is unavailable, making key decisions regarding program logistics, staffing, and emergency protocols.
→Manage administrative tasks such as attendance, program evaluations, and communication with the Tennis Director.
→Assist in promoting and recruiting junior programs and camps.
→Ensure compliance with university, departmental, and industry safety standards.
→Job performance may include all the duties and responsibilities of positions in lower tier levels.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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