Oak Brook Park District·Oak Brook, Illinois
The Tennis Professional is responsible for delivering high-quality group and private tennis lessons while leading junior and adult programs. They will also focus on increasing student participation, managing events, and ensuring student progress through effective communication.
The Oak Brook Park District is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Tennis Professional to lead and grow our thriving junior and adult tennis programs while providing exceptional instruction and leadership.
The Tennis Professional reports directly to the Superintendent of Enterprise Operations with supervisory assistance from Tennis Directors.
➢ Deliver high-quality programming during scheduled group and private lessons Follow the curriculum, coaching philosophy guidelines, and apply the coaching principles. Follow and promote the junior training system’s guidelines and adult training pathway. Provide a good social and energetic learning environment in all group lessons. Follow the best practices guidelines and take accurate attendance. ➢ Increase student’s enthusiasm and participation in sport Motivate players to enjoy the game. Promote weekly practices, athletic training, in-house competitions and events. Assist in coaching the teams and running events and tournaments. ➢ Take student’s game to the next level Identify the next playing level for students. Guide the practices in order to take the player’s game to the next level. Show student improvement results. ➢ Communication with students/parents Communicate with students/parents and Tennis Directors about student’s progress. Complete student evaluation forms and participate in student/parent meetings. ➢ Increase programming department revenue Ensure student retention through quality programming. Increase programming participation for the assigned group and private lessons.
All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you, Program and Rental Discounts, continuing education opportunities, and 457 Defined Contribution Plans
THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at (630) 645-9529 or bdewolf@obparks.org
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.
The role requires an experienced and enthusiastic individual capable of following established coaching philosophies and curriculum guidelines. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate players to improve their game.
Market context
In Illinois, tennis professional openings often reflect seasonal program demand, junior development needs, and private lesson schedules at clubs, parks, and campuses. These roles are competitive because employers look for coaches who can follow a set curriculum, lead groups confidently, and keep players engaged; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help candidates review the original posting faster. Before applying, compare the coaching philosophy and lesson structure to your experience and be ready to describe how you motivate players.
