How to hire a tennis coach

How to hire a tennis coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tennis coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tennis coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tennis coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the tennis coach you need to hire. Certain tennis coach roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A tennis coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tennis coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of tennis coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Tennis Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Tennis Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-31
   Softball Coach	A softball coach assists their team in improving their athletic prowess and participating in athletic competitions. They assist with synchronizing and conducting softball games... Show more	$13-31
   Strength And Conditioning Coach	A Strength And Conditioning Coach designs, implements, and supervises the strength and conditioning programs for multiple sports programs. They generally work with athletes.	$13-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Student Athletes
   • Kids
   • Role Model
   • Tennis Program
   • NCAA
   • Skill Development
   • JV
   • Championship
   • Tennis Tournaments
   • Community Services
   • Game Strategies
   • Player Development
   • Instill

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve certified USPTA tennis professional status.
   • Lead boy's tennis team to a conference championship.
   • Comply with NCAA D1 rules and regulations while achieving team success.
   • Lead a group of 9 other coaches and help them to teach kids of ages 7-15 to play tennis.
   • Perform additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by school and district supervisors such as organizing and managing elementary school mathematics information nights.
   • Publish various articles and instructional guides for both USTA and PTR publications.

   More tennis coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tennis coach job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A tennis coach can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, tennis coaches' average salary in wyoming is 63% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tennis coaches 58% less than senior-level tennis coaches.
   • Certifications. A tennis coach with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a tennis coach's salary.

   Average tennis coach salary

   $43,321yearly

   $20.83 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tennis coach salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average tennis coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$57,462	$28
   2	Minnesota	$45,369	$22
   3	Maryland	$44,949	$22
   4	Alabama	$44,937	$22
   5	Mississippi	$44,781	$22
   6	California	$44,765	$22
   7	Texas	$43,534	$21
   8	Arizona	$40,229	$19
   9	Florida	$39,705	$19
   10	Michigan	$39,435	$19
   11	Illinois	$38,496	$19
   12	Missouri	$37,967	$18
   13	New Hampshire	$37,703	$18
   14	Ohio	$36,190	$17
   15	Colorado	$35,509	$17
   16	Georgia	$34,807	$17
   17	Idaho	$33,173	$16

   Average tennis coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$104,541	$50.26	4
   2	Ross Institute	$64,793	$31.15
   3	University of Detroit Mercy	$64,237	$30.88	1
   4	Merrimack College	$61,754	$29.69	2
   5	New Jersey Institute of Technology	$60,702	$29.18	2
   6	Brenau University	$57,791	$27.78
   7	Michigan State University	$57,400	$27.60	1
   8	Wake Forest University	$55,950	$26.90
   9	Country Club of Darien	$53,817	$25.87
   10	Topeka Public Schools	$53,629	$25.78	3
   11	Emmanuel College	$53,546	$25.74	1
   12	University of Findlay	$53,519	$25.73
   13	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	$53,494	$25.72
   14	William Carey University	$53,327	$25.64	1
   15	Emory & Henry College	$53,034	$25.50	2
   16	Agnes Scott College	$52,264	$25.13
   17	Marietta College	$52,177	$25.09	1
   18	Central Valley School District	$51,853	$24.93	3
   19	Research Foundation of The City University of New York	$51,289	$24.66
   20	University of Idaho	$50,632	$24.34	1

4. Writing a tennis coach job description

   A good tennis coach job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a tennis coach job description:

   Tennis coach job description example

   Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.
   Description:
   
   * Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
   * Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
   * Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
   * Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
   * Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities
   * Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
   * Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements
   * Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on
   * findings
   * Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
   * Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
   * Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
   * Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
   * Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
   * Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program
   * Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.
   * Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
   * All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in a related field; valid Texas teacher certificate
   * Four years experience as a coach or a participant in sport assigned
   * Must have experience or a desire to work in a major metropolitan school district.
   * General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
   * Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
   * Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find tennis coaches for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tennis coach job on Zippia to find and recruit tennis coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting tennis coaches requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tennis coach

   Once you've selected the best tennis coach candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new tennis coach. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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