Tennis Instructor at Portland Tennis & Education

Organization Overview:

Portland Tennis and Education (PT&E) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through academics, athletics, life skills, and family engagement. We offer comprehensive after-school and summer programs designed to help our scholar-athletes thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

The Opportunity:

As a Tennis and Pickleball Instructor (Coach) at PT&E, you will play a crucial role in shaping the athletic and personal growth of our scholar-athletes. You will also contribute to the expansion and enrichment of our youth and adult public tennis and pickleball programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Program Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging tennis and/or pickleball instruction to students in grades K-12 as part of our after-school and summer programs.

• Fitness Activities: Lead fitness activities, including warm-ups, drills, and games, that promote physical and mental health.

• Data Collection: Participate in meetings and complete all required tracking processes to support our commitment to meaningful data collection and program evaluation.

• Equipment Management: Ensure all supplies and equipment are maintained in good condition, keeping program areas clean and organized.

• Community Engagement: Maintain a positive, welcoming attitude toward PT&E staff, public tennis patrons, and various stakeholders, serving as an enthusiastic ambassador for the PT&E program and the sport of tennis.

• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Tennis Director and/or Program Director.

Public Tennis and Pickleball Center Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Provide group, private, and semi-private tennis lessons to adults and/or youth.

• Promotion: Actively promote tennis and pickleball programs to the general public.

• Program Development: Track existing program offerings and suggest adjustments as needed to improve engagement and participation.

• Community Outreach: Identify and encourage new participants to join public programs.

• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Tennis and Pickleball Managers

Job Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience working with youth and adults in a tennis/pickleball instructional environment.

• Instruction Skills: Proven ability to plan, lead, and instruct group and private tennis and/or pickleball lessons.

• Diversity Awareness: Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse cultural, academic, and economic backgrounds.

• Facilitation: Confidence in planning and facilitating learning activities for groups of students of various ages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Current United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR) certification.

• Nonprofit Experience: Experience working in a nonprofit, academic, or youth development setting.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish.

Compensation + Benefits

• This is a part-time, hourly position, averaging 15-20 hours per week.

• The hourly wage for this position is $20.00 to $26.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

• After 30 days of employment, we offer health and dental insurance through Kaiser, as well as eligibility to participate in the Oregon Growth Savings Plan.

• The schedule for this position is varied and includes evenings and weekends

• PT&E provides part time employees with PTO and a personal learning and development stipend to support professional growth.

• A pre-employment background and reference check is required for this position.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Portland Tennis and Education, we believe that creating a culture of inclusivity - one that celebrates our diversity and builds on its strengths - enriches our community and fosters positive transformation. When we value and leverage the unique identities of PT&E families, staff, and our community, we allow for more innovative, collective change.

We strive to create a community that is safe for and truly inclusive of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, ethnicities, races, religions, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and we intentionally approach our hiring process with the same mindset.

We recognize the systemic and institutional inequities that impact those we serve and actively strive to address them while strengthening youth, inspiring families, and building communities that reach their potential.

We embrace a spirit of learning, continual growth, and reflective practice, and we expect that all new team members will bring that same spirit to their role.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of underserved youth while promoting the sports of tennis and pickleball within the community. If you are passionate about youth development, athletic instruction, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

Employment Type: Part Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $20 - $26 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No