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Tennis Coach roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Clubs, academies, and universities with established coaching programs are the most likely sponsors. Permanent residency, not a temporary visa, is the end result.
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INTRODUCTION
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 20 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington. SPORTIME currently offers 192 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 131 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, pickleball, sports and camp facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year.
JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Director of Tennis (ADT) works with the Director of Tennis (DOT), and Sportime’s Global Tennis Department as needed, to ensure 5-star tennis program quality and maximum profitability; tennis programs include private and group instruction for players of all ages and abilities, leagues, tournaments, special events and more. The ADT assists the DOT with supervision of all tennis-related program sales and scheduling coaches. The ADT works closely with the DOT, other department staff, and other site departments and staff to ensure excellent communication, cooperation, integration and interdepartmental teamwork. The ADT assists the DOT with recruiting, interviewing and hiring a team of qualified tennis coaches, and with supervising, mentoring, training, and, when necessary, terminating such coaches. A knowledge of the USTA, UTR and ITF competitive landscapes, for adults and juniors, required.
Responsibilities
In cooperation with the site’s DOT, and the Sportime Global Tennis Department as needed:
- Ensure quality and profitability of all tennis-related programs, services, and deliverables
- Provide high-quality coaching, service the tennis needs of members and guests, and help to ensure that the coaching staff does so as well
- Ensure communication and cooperation between the site’s tennis departments, and other sites and Company departments as needed
- Hire, fire, train, mentor, supervise coaching staff
- Attend and contribute to on-site and off-site tennis departmental meetings
- Cross promote the pickleball and multi-sport divisions of the site and the Company, when appropriate
- Help to promote the site/Company by executing approved marketing and branding initiatives
- Assume DOT responsibilities when DOT is off-site
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated experience in the commercial tennis industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of tennis pedagogy and the capacity to coach players of all ages and abilities, technically and tactically, in both group and individual training scenarios
- Experience running tennis tournaments and other tennis events
- Strong communication skills, including the capacity to provide clear and direct feedback to colleagues and direct-reports
- Ability to communicate information, directions and ideas, both verbally and in writing, so that others are able to easily understand it
- Ability to multitask and balance varying responsibilities
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional approach with members and employees in difficult situations
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, and to lead a team as needed
- Ability to affect change and growth in supervisees, and the ability to supervise them efficiently and effectively
- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, and moving your whole body
SCHEDULE: Full-time with weekend availability
COMPENSATION RANGE: $80,000 - $100,000+ per year
BENEFITS:
Member benefits - Employees receive complimentary Sportime membership and are eligible to use club facilities, including tennis, fitness and sports, to participate in club programs on a complimentary or discounted basis, and to receive discounts on retail and other purchases.
Health, dental and vision insurance - Full-Time employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s group health, dental and vision insurance plans on the first day of the month after they have worked 60 days. Premiums are deducted pre-tax from employees’ gross pay; Sportime contributes to the premiums of employees based upon gross pay thresholds.
401k Plan with employer match – Employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s 401k retirement plan, with matching, after they have completed one year of continuous service, worked at least 1000 hours in such calendar or anniversary year, and are over 21 years old.
Sportime is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages and seeks workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender(including pregnancy and gender identity), marital status, disability, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Sportime Clubs, LLC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes from Recruiters or Placement Agencies and will not pay fees to any third party organization associated with such resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to Sportime’s website or to any Sportime Clubs, LLC employee.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Tennis Coach
Document your coaching credentials before applying
Gather your ITF, PTR, or USPTA certifications now. PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications in the job posting, so your credentials must align exactly with what they advertise to avoid RFE risk during I-140 adjudication.
Target employers with institutional HR infrastructure
Private tennis academies, university athletic departments, and resort clubs are far more likely to run PERM than independent coaches hiring informally. Institutions with HR teams already understand prevailing-wage obligations and DOL recruitment requirements.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter for Tennis Coach positions where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by sponsorship type, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed PERM before.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for Tennis Coach positions in your employer's metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage or DOL will reject the LCA, stalling the entire PERM filing.
Understand how EB-3 classification affects your timeline
Most Tennis Coach roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring less than a master's degree. For nationals from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning your I-485 can be filed concurrently with or shortly after your I-140 approval.
Ask employers about the supervised recruitment period
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory DOL-supervised recruitment campaign before filing. That process takes at least 60 days. Confirm your prospective employer is prepared to complete recruitment before making any relocation plans or resigning from your current position.
Green Card Tennis Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Tennis Coach role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Tennis Coach positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, which is uncommon but possible at elite university athletic programs. Your employer determines the classification based on the job's actual minimum requirements.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Tennis Coach?
PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery and no cap concern for EB-3 at the skilled worker level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years combined, compared to a faster but temporary H-1B visa approval. The permanence of the outcome is the key distinction.
What does my employer have to prove during the PERM labor certification process?
Your employer must demonstrate through a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected. They advertise the Tennis Coach role publicly for at least 60 days, document every applicant reviewed, and certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your area. Only after that documentation is accepted by DOL can the I-140 petition proceed.
How do I find Tennis Coach jobs where employers are actually willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter Tennis Coach roles by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of approaching employers unfamiliar with PERM. Focusing on institutions like university athletic departments, resort chains, and established tennis academies also increases your odds significantly.
Does my coaching certification need to match what the employer lists in the PERM job posting?
Yes, and this is one of the most common complications for foreign Tennis Coaches. DOL requires that the minimum requirements in the PERM posting reflect what the employer genuinely needs, not credentials added to fit your profile. If your ITF, USPTA, or PTR certification is listed as a requirement, you must hold it at the time of filing or the certification is vulnerable to audit.