Tennis Professional – 2025

Town of Westwood

Game...Set...are you the Match? If you have a passion for tennis, are a professionally-certified player, and want to share your talent and knowledge of the game, then you’re the match for the position of Tennis Professional in the Westwood Recreation Department!

In this seasonal position you will implement a variety of tennis-related instructional activities to be used in group settings and private lessons during Westwood Recreation Summer Camp (June 23 – August 22, 2025), and at scheduled times during the spring and fall.

Responsibilities and duties include the following:

• Implement a variety of tennis-related games, lessons and activities for participants in a group or private setting.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, for all participants.
• Enforce all health and safety regulations, and relay all concerns to the Recreation Program Manager.
• Ensure general safety and skill development of class participants.
• Provide high-quality recreational experiences for participants that focus on the Recreation Department’s core values of safety, fun, responsibility and respect.

Qualifications and experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching or coaching experience. USPTA or PTR certification preferred. An ability to connect with a wide range of ages and playing levels. Group supervision of children is required. Excellent communication skills essential. First Aid and CPR certifications are required within the first 90 days of employment (Westwood Recreation offers convenient staff classes for a fee).

Schedule requirements:

• Spring classes: TBD (potentially school vacation hours, after school hours in May and June, and weekend hours)
• Summer classes: Monday-Friday, June 23– August 22, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for children’s group lessons and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. for private lessons.
• Fall classes : TBD

Salary: This is a seasonal, non-benefit position with a starting hourly rate between $25.00 - $50.00 depending on experience and certifications.

To Apply: Please submit resume and a brief cover letter. For questions or additional information, call or email Kerrie Francis, Westwood Recreation Department, 781-355-8097 or kfrancis@westwoodma.gov

Posted November 13, 2024