Tennis Instructor

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Tennis Instructor to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Tennis Instructor is responsible for providing professional tennis lessons, ensuring high-quality instruction to participants, and fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. The instructor will work closely with individuals or groups to improve their tennis skills, techniques, and overall performance. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Tennis Instruction:

• Conducting 20 hours of tennis lessons per week for individuals and groups, catering to different skill levels and ages.
• Teaching tennis fundamentals, techniques, strategies, and rules to participants of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Providing personalized coaching to help participants improve their tennis skills, including serving, volleying, footwork, and match strategies.
• Organizing practice drills, matches, and conditioning exercises tailored to enhance overall game performance.

Equipment Maintenance and Facility Setup:

• Ensuring tennis courts, nets, and equipment are maintained in good condition and meet safety and performance standards.
• Distributing and maintaining tennis equipment, such as racquets, balls, and practice aids, for instructional sessions.
• Preparing lesson plans and organizing the tennis facility for lessons as needed.

Customer Service and Engagement:

• Interacting professionally and courteously with participants, providing feedback, answering questions, and addressing concerns promptly.
• Encouraging a friendly and inclusive atmosphere that promotes engagement and enjoyment for all participants.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification or documented experience as a Tennis Instructor through a recognized institution such as the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), or equivalent.
• Proven ability to teach tennis to individuals of varying skill levels and ages, from beginners to advanced players.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with participants and promote a positive learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute tennis lessons and maintain an accurate schedule for lessons and events.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Familiarity with Navy recreation or Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program guidelines and operations.
• Experience managing or organizing tennis tournaments or group activities.

Other Responsibilities

Safety
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements outlined in all applicable plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.