Head Tennis Professional Jobs
Head Tennis Professional jobs are open across private clubs, resorts, recreational facilities, and educational institutions, at every level from assistant to director of tennis, with specializations in instruction, program development, and competitive team coaching. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Head Tennis Professional JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 138+ Head Tennis Professional jobs
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Location: Pinnacle High School
Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Season Dates: 2/8/2027 - 5/8/2027
Salary: $3,625.00
**ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR
Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach
Purpose Statement
The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sport(s) in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for assigned sport(s) and oversees all aspects of the respective athletic program(s).
This job reports to Athletic Director
Essential Functions
- Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
- Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
- Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
- Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
- Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
- Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
- Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
- Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
- Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
- Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
- Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
- Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
- Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
- Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
- Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
- Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
- Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
- Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to adapt to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
KNOWLEDGE is required for community support organizations and pubic relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licences Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or
Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or
NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Girls Tennis Head Coach
Location: Pinnacle High School
Temporary
FTE: 1.0
Season Dates: 2/8/2027 - 5/8/2027
Salary: $3,625.00
**ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR
Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach
Purpose Statement
The job of Head Coach is done for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sport(s) in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for assigned sport(s) and oversees all aspects of the respective athletic program(s).
This job reports to Athletic Director
Essential Functions
- Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
- Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
- Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
- Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
- Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
- Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
- Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
- Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
- Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
- Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
- Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
- Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
- Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
- Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
- Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
- Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
- Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
- Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to adapt to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
KNOWLEDGE is required for community support organizations and pubic relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing Certificates and Licences Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or
Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or
NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
See All 138+ Head Tennis Professional Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Head Tennis Professional JobsHead Tennis Professional Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head tennis professional jobs.
- USPTA or PTR professional certification at the associate level or higher
- Minimum three to five years of experience teaching tennis to players of all ages
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage junior development and adult recreational programs
- CPR and first aid certification, often required before the first day on court
- Experience scheduling court time, managing staff professionals, and overseeing pro shop operations
- Strong communication skills for player feedback, parent updates, and member retention
Tips for Your Head Tennis Professional Job Search
Tailor your resume to court programming
Hiring committees want to see lesson volume, junior academy design, and adult program growth you've driven. Swap generic management language for specifics: number of students coached weekly, programs you built from scratch, and teams you led to competition.
Certify before you apply to club roles
Most private clubs require a USPTA or PTR certification before they'll schedule an interview. Confirm which credential a facility prefers in the posting, then list your certification level and year prominently at the top of your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head tennis professional openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your specialty
A role at a junior academy calls for tournament prep and parent communication skills, while a resort position emphasizes adult clinics and guest experience. Read each posting for the dominant program type and angle your cover letter around that specific environment.
Prepare a court-side teaching audition
Many clubs ask finalists to run a live lesson or clinic as part of the selection process. Bring a structured 45-minute group format you can execute without setup time, and rehearse how you explain technique adjustments clearly to players of mixed ability.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Head tennis professional offers often include court-time revenue sharing, lesson fees, and pro shop commissions alongside a base salary. Understand each component before accepting, and ask what the typical lesson load and revenue split looks like for your first year.
Head Tennis Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head tennis professionals?
The most active employers for head tennis professionals right now are Lynchburg City Schools, DEER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT, and Hillsboro SD 1J, and the most openings are in Virginia, Oregon, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Private clubs and resort properties tend to post the most volume, particularly ahead of their peak playing seasons.
How many head tennis professional jobs are remote?
About 0% of head tennis professional openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role is court-based and in-person. Administrative tasks like program planning, scheduling, and player communications are the sub-areas most often handled off-site when flexibility is offered.
How do you become a head tennis professional?
Start by earning a USPTA or PTR certification, which requires passing a written exam, a skills assessment, and a teaching evaluation. Build several years of on-court teaching experience across age groups and skill levels, then pursue an assistant professional role at a club or academy. Take on program management responsibilities, grow lesson volume, and develop a junior or adult program you can point to when applying for a head position.
Can you get hired as a head tennis professional without much experience?
Most head professional roles require prior assistant or associate professional experience, so a direct jump from recreational play is unlikely. Your best path is to earn a USPTA or PTR certification, work as a teaching assistant at a club or recreation center, and document every program you help build or manage. Smaller facilities and municipal parks departments are more open to candidates earlier in their careers than private clubs or resort properties.
What does the head tennis professional interview process look like?
Most facilities start with a phone or video screening to review your certification level, teaching background, and program experience. Finalists are typically invited on-site for a panel interview with the club manager, tennis committee members, or a director of racquet sports. Many clubs add a live teaching audition where you run a lesson or group clinic so they can evaluate your on-court communication and player engagement before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to head tennis professional jobs?
You can find and apply to head tennis professional jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred facility type, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
See All 138+ Head Tennis Professional Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Head Tennis Professional Jobs