Assistant Tennis and Pickleball Coordinator - McFetridge Sports Center

The following duties are essential to the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed:

• →Instruct and lead McFetridge Sports Center tennis and pickleball classes, utilizing knowledge of fundamental skills, techniques, and terminology.
• →Assist with maintaining and improving the quality and consistency of tennis and pickleball instruction across department staff.
• →Provide in-house training and professional development opportunities for instructional staff and coordinate staff participation in relevant seminars or educational programs.
• →Collaborate with the Tennis Coordinator on staff scheduling and program assignments.
• →Under the direction of the Tennis Coordinator, assist with organizing and operating the Junior Team Tennis (JTT) Program.
• →Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that encourages participants to enjoy tennis and pickleball for recreation, fitness, and skill development.
• →Provide instructional coverage when staff members are unavailable due to vacation, illness, or other scheduling conflicts.
• →Complete administrative responsibilities related to department programming, including, but not limited to:
  • →Communicating professionally with patrons, participants, and parents/guardians.
  • →Composing emails and preparing documents related to the JTT Program.
  • →Maintaining inventory and monitoring department supplies.
  • →Providing professional and courteous customer service and interaction with patrons and members of the public.
• →Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Tennis Coordinator.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude when interacting with clients, patrons, staff, and management.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize computer systems and software effectively.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability.
• Work a flexible schedule based on programming and operational needs.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and respond effectively to situations as they arise.
• Develop and implement age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Follow and enforce all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Remain physically active and stand on the court for extended periods of time, including approximately 4–6 hours at a time.

Candidates should have coaching and instructional experience in the following areas:

• 10 and Under Tennis, including Red, Orange, and Green Ball programming.
• Junior Development programs.
• Adult tennis classes, clinics, and/or workshops.
• PTR or USPTA Level 1 certification or higher, with current certification required.
• Experience organizing leagues, tournaments, and/or Junior Team Tennis programs is preferred.

• Approximately 25–30 hours per week.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Schedule will vary based on program sessions, classes, and facility needs.
• Must be willing to adjust hours and provide instructional coverage as needed.

Recruiter: Maggie Szot

Contact: (312)235-7148

Soldier Field - Legends Global

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive

Chicago, IL 60605