Is tennis your favourite sport? Want to spend your summer working in the USA? Apply for a tennis job at a summer camp in the USA for an experience you will never forget. Help campers improve their tennis skills and build their confidence on the court all whilst experiencing the very best of American culture. Tennis is a popular activity at summer camp that is in high demand.
You can expect to be teaching campers the basics of tennis, organising drills and games and supporting them develop their match-play techniques working a tennis job at an American summer camp, though roles and responsibilities may differ between camps and positions. Help campers to improve their forehand, backhand and rallying skills in a fun, action-packed environment where no two days are exactly the same. Roles may include tennis instructor, tennis counsellor, tennis coach, sports general counsellor or general counsellor with extra tennis responsibilities.
Working in a tennis role at an American summer camp requires a genuine enthusiam for the sport, good communication skills and good tennis ability. Useful skills may include the knowledge of tennis rules and how to umpire a match, the ability to demonstrate a wide range of tennis strokes and skills and the ability to create a fun but instructive environment. Desired experience includes regular participation in tennis and previous tennis coaching, particularly to children.
Spend your days on the court helping children improve their tennis technique all whilst experiencing the very best of American culture. Make memories that will last a lifetime with people that you will never forget.
Tennis coaching qualifications are not required for tennis jobs at summer camps in the USA. Let your experience and skill on the court shine through.
Pay in instalments — spread the cost over three payments
Meals & accommodation included — relax, everything’s covered
Earn while you’re at camp — up to $2,500 (before tax) depending on your role
Yes. Tennis is a common activity at American summer camps and many offer tennis-related roles, including tennis coach and tennis counsellor. The available positions and requirements vary by camp and some coaching roles may require previous experience.
Requirements vary by the camp and the position. Any relevant qualifications are desirable but not always necessary, if you are approached by camps for a tennis coaching role they will let you know what their specific requirements are.
Tennis counsellors may help organise and plan sessions, demonstrate techniques such as serving, rallying, forehand and backhand, lead drills, and most importantly encourage campers to have fun with the sport!
Yes. Requirements differ depending on the specific camp and role. Whilst previous coaching experience may be desired, many roles are just looking for a high level of skill from their applicants that can be used to develop their coaching skills at camp.
