H-1B Visa Tennis Professional Jobs
Tennis Professional jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at resorts, country clubs, and tennis academies that build the role around degree-level instruction, program development, and sports science. Because the specialty occupation requirement is not automatic for this title, employers who sponsor typically frame the position around a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports science, or physical education.
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Job Title: Full Time Tennis Professional - Join the Genesis Health Clubs Team!
Are you a high-energy, ambitious, and passionate tennis enthusiast ready to take your career to the next level? Genesis Health Clubs is on the lookout for a FULL TIME TENNIS PROFESSIONAL who's not just a tennis pro but a dynamo of excitement and enthusiasm! We are a trailblazing fitness brand with 66+ health clubs, 20 of which have fantastic tennis facilities boasting a grand total of 217 tennis courts (both indoor and outdoor). Our footprint expands over 8 states. With over 140 tennis professionals, we're delivering diverse and electrifying tennis programs to an ever-growing health and wellness audience.
Why Genesis Health Clubs Tennis?
Genesis Tennis is recognized as one of the top 4 Tennis Companies in the United States. We're not just a fitness and wellness haven; we're a brand that's redefining the industry. Dive into our story at www.genesishealthclubs.com to see what makes us extraordinary.
Your Mission:
As a Full Time Tennis Professional under the guidance of our National Tennis Director and Club Tennis Director, your primary focus will be to GROW TENNIS. We're all about expanding our professional team, improving each member, and delivering high-energy programming that's nothing short of spectacular. The Tennis Director sets the tone and administers the policies, procedures, and programs of our clubs in relation to Tennis. If you're ready to make a significant impact on a thriving health and tennis community, this is your chance!
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking Full Time Tennis Professionals who are passionate, hardworking, and have winning personalities. If you thrive in a progressive, challenging, and success-driven environment, Genesis Health Clubs is where you belong. We have opportunities in 8 states - 20 locations, including Kansas (Wichita-Salina – Lawrence-Topeka-Manhattan-Kansas City), Missouri (St. Joseph), Nebraska (Lincoln, Omaha), Iowa (Desmoines), Florida (Orlando), Colorado (Fort Collins), Oklahoma (Tulsa), Kentucky (Louisville) KS.
Your Role:
As a Full Time Tennis Professional, you will:
- Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for tennis across all age groups and skill levels.
- Deliver and maintain a minimum of 35 on-court teaching hours per week, which includes assigned and self-generated hours.
- Get to know our program features and on-court tools to create a high-energy, fun program.
- Provide private and group lessons for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
- Be responsible for the financial performance of the programs and private lessons you conduct.
- Ensure the tennis court environment is safe and clean for all players.
Desired Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- A college degree is strongly preferred.
- 1-5 or more years of tennis teaching experience.
- USPTA and/or PTR certification (commitment to certification required).
- A playing level of 4.0 or higher.
- Ambitious, passionate, coachable, and radiating a positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation / Benefits:
- Full-Time position with hourly commission.
- Health, pension, and vacation benefits.
- Employee relationship within an At-Will employment setting.
- An opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, success-driven culture.
Ready to Dive In?
The chosen candidate will start employment as soon as possible. If you're up for the challenge and want to be part of a team that's making waves in the tennis world, send your cover letter, references, and resume that showcase your success in the industry to Mike Woody, National Tennis Director at woody@genesishealthclubs.com.
Genesis Health Clubs is the place where your passion for tennis and your career ambitions can truly thrive. Join us, and let's take the tennis world by storm together!
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, or physical education is the foundation USCIS evaluates. Make sure your resume and cover letter connect your coursework directly to the technical duties the employer describes in the job posting.
Target resorts and academy programs explicitly
Country clubs, tennis academies, and resort sports programs are the employer types that consistently structure Tennis Professional roles around degree-level duties. Search Migrate Mate to find employers in this category with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and job duties. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before you receive a formal offer so you can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you teach at multiple club locations or travel to tournament sites, each distinct worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. Raise this with your employer early so the filing covers every location where you'll regularly work.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
The O*NET occupation profile for fitness trainers and instructors documents the knowledge domains and task requirements that support a specialty occupation argument. Reviewing it helps you and your attorney align your job description with the USCIS evidentiary standard.
Plan your timeline around the cap and extensions
H-1B status is approved for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Because selection rules have recently changed, work with your employer to initiate the process well before your current work authorization expires.
H-1B Visa Tennis Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tennis Professional role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who successfully sponsor Tennis Professionals structure the role to require a degree in kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, or physical education and document how those coursework areas are essential to the specific duties being performed.
What type of employer is most likely to sponsor an H-1B for a Tennis Professional?
Resort and hospitality groups, full-service country clubs, and private tennis academies are the most common sponsoring employers because they can build a formal job description around program design, athletic assessment, and performance coaching duties that support a specialty occupation argument. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers in these categories that have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for similar roles.
How does the LCA process work for a Tennis Professional working at multiple club locations?
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL for each worksite where you regularly perform duties. A single LCA filed for one club location does not cover other facilities. If your role involves coaching at satellite locations or traveling to tournament venues on a regular basis, those worksites need to be identified and covered in the filing.
Can a Tennis Professional on H-1B coach privately or freelance outside their sponsoring employer?
No. H-1B status ties your work authorization to the specific employer named in the approved petition. Coaching private clients independently or accepting payment from any employer not listed on your petition violates your status. If you want to work for an additional club or academy, that employer must file a concurrent H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin those duties.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a Tennis Professional?
A bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports science, or exercise physiology is the core credential USCIS evaluates. Professional certifications from the United States Professional Tennis Association or Professional Tennis Registry reinforce your qualifications, but they do not substitute for the degree requirement. Letters from your employer explaining why a degreed professional is required for the specific duties further strengthen the specialty occupation argument.