Faculty, Tennis - Athletics

Punahou School's mission includes providing an environment where students can develop intellectual and physical potential to the fullest degree. The Punahou Tennis School serves students of all skill levels in grades K-12 and is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment conducive to learning the game of tennis while maximizing the potential for all students through various development programs. Students K-12 are exposed to tennis through curricular PE classes offered during the regular school day, after-school, and summer course offerings, Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) league play, and interscholastic Intermediate/JV/Varsity team opportunities (grades 7-12).

The Tennis Faculty will serve as an integral member of the Punahou Tennis School and will assist in all aspects of Punahou's tennis programs, services, and operations. The ideal candidate will actively plan, coordinate, administer, and perform tennis programming and services inclusive of teaching private and group lessons, coaching our Jr. Team Tennis teams and coordinating our Jr. Team Tennis schedule, teaching PE classes, and supervising during FOPT hours. Tennis Faculty will also assist with the coordination of special events, programs, and tournaments as needed. The ideal candidate will create a positive and supportive learning environment, and will be flexible and open-minded with respect to learning styles. They will contribute to a learning culture among colleagues that models collaboration, continuous learning, reflective practice, peer support, and the ability to adopt an educational approach to teaching tennis in alignment with the Aims of a Punahou Education. The Tennis Faculty position will also play a key role in creating an environment that promotes the game of tennis as an educational tool and lifelong sport for all ages.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 10.5 Months
• School Year: 2024 - 2025
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Schedule may vary based on operational needs
• Minimum Hourly Rate*: $25.00/Hour - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
• Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Five (5) years of related tennis industry experience.
• Three (3) years of experience working with youth.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of tennis playing and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of students. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods.
• Demonstrates high proficient level of tennis playing ability to teach/coach varying skill levels of players K-12 (Recommended minimum of NTRP 4.5 rating and/or UTR 7)
• Must have or be working towards a Professional USPTA Certification or industry equivalent (and maintain that certification).
• Current CPR AED certification.