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.