Assistant Teaching Professional

The Merion Cricket Club seeks a full-time Teaching Professional to support the delivery of exceptional racquets experiences across padel, platform tennis, pickleball, and tennis. This is a hands-on teaching and service position, well suited to an energetic and dependable professional who enjoys working directly with members, supporting well-run programs, and contributing to a positive team environment.

Reporting jointly to the Director of Padel, Pickleball & Platform Tennis and the Director of Tennis, the successful candidate will work within a coordinated, shared-department structure. The role does not carry primary responsibility for department strategy, budget management, staff supervision, or program ownership. Rather, this professional supports the Directors' vision by delivering excellent instruction, assisting with daily operations and events, and helping ensure that members and guests receive a consistently welcoming, organized, and enjoyable experience.

Ideas and feedback are genuinely welcomed. Teaching Professionals are encouraged to share observations and to collaborate with the Directors on practical enhancements to lessons, events, member service, and the overall racquets experience.

Founded in 1865, The Merion Cricket Club is one of the premier private racquets facilities in the United States. Located approximately seven miles from Center City Philadelphia, the Club offers a world-class, multi-sport racquets experience for players of all ages and abilities.

Instruction & On-Court Service

• Deliver high-quality instruction in padel, platform tennis, pickleball, and tennis, as assigned by the Directors
• Teach juniors and adults across a range of skill levels, using clear, engaging, and appropriate instruction that balances technique, tactics, confidence, enjoyment, and sportsmanship
• Prepare for and conduct lessons, clinics, drills, and match-play activities in accordance with program objectives established by the Directors
• Adapt instruction to the needs of individual members and groups while maintaining a friendly, patient, and encouraging teaching style
• Provide reliable teaching and availability across all four sports as seasonal demand and scheduling needs require

Member Experience & Engagement

• Deliver courteous, prompt, and professional service to all members and guests
• Maintain a visible, approachable, and energetic presence on and around the courts
• Build positive relationships by learning members' names, understanding their needs and preferences, and helping participants feel welcome and included
• Encourage participation in Club racquets activities by fostering a fun, social, and sportsmanlike environment
• Help members find appropriate games, partners, opponents, clinics, leagues, or events when directed or when practical to do so
• Listen to member feedback and promptly share relevant observations, concerns, and improvement ideas with the appropriate Director

Programs, Leagues & Events

• Support the Directors in delivering organized, welcoming, and enjoyable racquets programming that helps members improve at their own pace and encourages active participation, satisfaction, and long-term retention
• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of clinics, league nights, round robins, social play, tournaments, exhibitions, interclub matches, and special events
• Assist with interclub and league team practices and coaching as assigned
• Follow event procedures, Club policies, and direction from the Directors to help ensure activities run safely, smoothly, and on schedule
• Share ideas and feedback with the Directors regarding member needs, lesson activities, event execution, and opportunities to enhance the racquets experience

Operations & Administration

• Follow a coordinated schedule established by the Directors, including lessons, clinic assignments, court assignments, league coverage, and event responsibilities
• Assist with registrations, court reservations, participant communications, and other administrative tasks as assigned
• Respond to member emails and voicemail inquiries within 24 hours, or promptly direct questions to the appropriate Director when needed
• Accurately record hours worked and complete other required administrative documentation in accordance with Club procedures
• Assist with daily court setup, readiness, and cleanup for lessons, clinics, leagues, and events
• Observe court and equipment conditions and promptly report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns to the appropriate Director or Club department
• Follow and help reinforce Club policies regarding court use, safety, conduct, dress code, guest policy, and children, escalating issues to a Director when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional teaching experience at a private club, racquets facility, academy, or comparable setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach multiple racquet sports; experience in tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, and/or padel is required
• Ability to provide engaging instruction for juniors and adults across a broad range of ability levels
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A professional, hospitable, patient, and member-focused approach to coaching and service
• High standards of integrity, respect, reliability, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively, accept direction, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing schedules and operational needs
• Comfort working under a joint-reporting structure with two Directors, and communicating proactively when priorities require clarification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior playing or teaching experience specifically in tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball
• Current certifications from recognized industry organizations, such as USPTA, PTR, PPR, PPTR, or equivalent
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
• Experience working in an upscale private-club environment

• Ability to stand, walk, demonstrate movement, and coach actively on indoor and outdoor court surfaces for extended periods
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, grasp, twist, reach overhead, and perform movements required for instruction and court preparation
• Ability to lift and move racquets, ball hoppers, nets, and other equipment weighing approximately 5–50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule variations