CE- TENNIS/PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR

CE- TENNIS/PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Coppell, TX

Job Type

Part Time No Benefits

Job Number

CETPI 071626

Department

TENNIS CENTER

Opening Date

07/17/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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The Opportunity

Serve up your passion for the game!

The City of Coppell is seeking enthusiastic Tennis/Pickleball Instructors to coach recreational players of all ages at the Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center. As part of our team, you'll share your passion for the sport, teach core skills and strategies, and cultivate a supportive environment where every player can grow. This is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact, and contribute to a community that values fun, connection, and teamwork.

We are currently welcoming applicants with experience with Pickleball and Tennis!

Opportunity Description

To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, CLICK HERE!

Schedule Commitment

Tennis/Pickleball Instructors work a year-round, GAP schedule, averaging 2-10 hours per week. With a varied daytime, evening, and weekend schedule with additional hours as requested for WWTPC activities, events, and tournaments.

We are currently seeking Tennis and Pickleball candidates with weeknight and weekend availability.

Pay Information

This opportunity is non-exempt and paid varied assignment rates, based on certification status:

• Off-Court: $15.00
• Tennis Pickleball Instructor (Group): $20.00
• Non-Certified Racquet Stringing: $12.00
• Certified Racquet Stringing: $15.00

Candidate Engagement Plan

This opportunity is open until filled with weekly application material review.For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.

Eligibility

Experience

• Must be 16+ Years of age or older
• Tennis and/or Pickleball experience in high school, college, or participation in tournaments, leagues, or events.
• Experience coaching and/or teaching tennis and/or pickleball to children and/or adults.
• Experience volunteering for related events or activities is preferred.
• CPR Certified, or the ability to obtain within 3 months post-hire. The City of Coppell will assist with meeting this requirement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of the game of tennis and pickleball, how it is played correctly, and the ability to demonstrate proper stroke fundamentals with your own play on the court.
• Knowledge of USTA Leagues, tournaments, and special events is preferred.
• Ability to take a coaching approach with individuals of varying skill levels, including beginners, with patience.
• High energy, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Punctuality and reliability in delivering lessons and maintaining equipment.
• Passion for tennis and pickleball and a desire to share that passion with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is Coppell

A message from Jessica Carpenter, Director of Community Experiences:

After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, our department has experienced explosive growth of our parks and trails system, and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues and services.

We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation. In January 2023 we became Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflects our desire to reimagine the way we serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future. Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community.

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility:

• Facilities

• The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)

• Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center

• Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs

• Cozby Library & Community Commons

• Biodiversity Education Center

• Coppell Arts Center

• Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

• Park Operations

• Parks, playgrounds, and trails

• Ball fields and medians

• Community Engagement

• Marketing and Communications

• Special Events

• Coppell Community Garden

• Coppell Farmers Market

• Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks)

• Adult Athletics

Click Here to learn more about the Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center!

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!

01

Are you at least 16+ years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

What kind of Tennis and/or Pickleball Experience do you possess? (Select all that apply)

• None
• High School
• College
• Participation in Tournaments, Leagues, or Events
• Volunteering for related events/activities

03

Which best describes your experience?

• No Experience
• Tennis Only
• Pickleball Only
• Tennis and Pickleball

04

How many years of experience coaching and/or teaching tennis and/or pickleball to children and/or adults do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 5+ Years

Required Question

Employer Coppell, City of (TX)

Address 255 Parkway Blvd

Coppell, Texas, 75019

Phone 972-304-3699

Website http://coppelltx.gov