Tennis Instructor

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. 

Amentum is seeking a Tennis Instructor to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct 20 hours of tennis lessons per week for individuals and groups, catering to different skill levels and ages.
• Teach tennis fundamentals, techniques, strategies, and rules to participants of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Provide personalized coaching to help participants improve their tennis skills, including serving, volleying, footwork, and match strategies.
• Organize practice drills, matches, and conditioning exercises tailored to enhance overall game performance.
• Ensure tennis courts, nets, and equipment are maintained in good condition and meet safety and performance standards.
• Distribute and maintain tennis equipment, such as racquets, balls, and practice aids, for instructional sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans and organize the tennis facility for lessons as needed.
• Interact professionally and courteously with participants, provide feedback, answer questions, and address concerns promptly.
• Encourage a friendly and inclusive atmosphere that promotes engagement and enjoyment for all participants.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifications, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and local emergency procedures training, with annual recertification as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with participants and promote a positive learning environment.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute tennis lessons and maintain an accurate schedule for lessons and events.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• 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, 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 the keystone to our goal of 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 of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

 Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.