Tennis Coach
Athletic clubName with Pro
Chicago area
You would teach private and group tennis lessons and build a lesson path that keeps students coming back. You would demonstrate technique, tactics and strategy, and get members involved in tournaments and special events. You would also represent tennis in the community through schools and charities.
This is a full-time role paid by the hour, with a service incentive on eligible court revenue. It asks for 1 to 3 years of tennis teaching experience, and a USPTA or PTR certification is preferred. Full-time staff get medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401(k) with a discretionary company match, which makes it a solid option for a teaching pro who wants steady full-time work.
Stated requirements
- 1+ year of experience
- Coaches juniors
- PTR certified professional preferred
- 1+ year of experience
- High school diploma
- Can lift up to 50 pounds and climb, reach and walk
- CPR and AED certified within 30 days of hire
- PTR certified professional
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Free gym membership
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Training and development
- Deferred compensation plan above an income threshold
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Ratings by areaout of 5
- Culture and values3.5
- Work-life balance3.4
- Pay and benefits3.1
- Career growth3.1
- Senior management3.1
- Diversity and inclusion3.8
What employees saysummed up from the 10 most recent reviews
Coaches say: The few coaching reviews are split: one found the kids instruction flexible, fun and tiring, while a swim instructor found it inflexible and demanding for part-time work.
Liked
- Free gym membership comes up again and again
- Friendly, easygoing team and a fun work environment
- Discounts on amenities and products
- Relaxed pace in some roles
- Flexible schedule for kids instruction, per one view
Disliked
- Scheduling is often hard, slow to sort out or inconvenient
- Pay is low and benefits are thin, with a long wait for health insurance
- Understaffing at times, especially busy afternoon and evening shifts
- Management, HR and inconsistent rules drew complaints from some
- Can be tiring, and part-time roles can ask a lot
Interviewsfrom 1,076 shared interviews
- Difficulty2.5
How people got the interview: Applied online 73% · In person 12% · Employee referral 10% · Recruiter 3% · Other 2% · College 0%
Pay at this employeras reported by employees
- Head Pickleball Professional$35.93/hour typical
- Pickleball Attendant$21.96/hour typical
Company facts
For more than 30 years, Life Time has provided entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live a happy and healthy life.
Across North America, Life Time brings this mission to life through more than 200 athletic country clubs, and this is your opportunity to be a part of it. Join our shared mission where health and happiness are championed, relationships are valued, and lives are transformed.
Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members. At Life Time, we foster a performance-driven culture that inspires growth and opportunity. Whether you're just starting out or taking your next career step, you'll find countless ways to align passion with purpose.
Every shift, our Team Members get to follow their passions - surrounded by a vibrant community of like-minded people who thrive doing what they love.
- Founded
- 1992
- Size
- 10000+ Employees
- Type
- Company - Public
- Revenue
- $1 to $5 billion (USD)
- Industry
- Beauty & Wellness
- Headquarters
- Chanhassen, US
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Job facts
- Sport
- Tennis
- Levels
- Juniors
- Employer type
- Athletic club
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
Where it is
Chicago area