| Certification Level |
What type of position are they trained for? |
What are they certified to do? |
What are they not certified to do? |
What are requirements to be trained/certified? |
| Instructor |
Park / Recreation Dept. or seasonal club pro for group lessons from 1.0 - 2.5
|
Implement preplanned content for the 1.0 - 2.5 level player
Run cooperative drills on 1-3 courts
Note: This individual has basic info on rules, equipment, strategy & tactics, health & psychological considerations, how people learn, wheelchair tennis and info pertaining to the profession of tennis.
|
Administer private lessons
Provide group training that involves basket feeding
Work with players stronger than a 2.5 level
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements (Click here for evaluation requirements)
|
Club
Professional 1
(Coach 1) |
Entry level Assistant Pro at a large club
Assistant Pro at a summer camp or club
|
Provide private & group lessons from 1.0-3.5
Design basic lesson content
Run introductory club programming
|
Train or develop high performance juniors
Plan and run a full slate of club programming
Work with players up to a 4.0 level
Design/plan yearly training plans
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements
Click to reference
|
Club
Professional 2 |
Club Pro at a seasonal or year round club
Camp coordinator or camp supervisor
|
Plan, market, promote and run full slate of club programming, including:
- Round robins
- Leagues
- Social events
- Tournaments
- Ladders
- New member activities
- Instructional programs
Teach and train technique and tactics in private, semi private, small group and large group situations for players of all ages and levels (up to 4.5)
Organize & run team practices with doubles tactics and strategies
Prepare budgets for club programs & events
Note: This individual has a clear understanding of the business of clubs, including customer service both on and off court
|
Train or develop high performance juniors
Work with players stronger than a 5.0 level
Oversee large indoor tennis club or multi-sport club tennis department
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements
|
Club
Professional 3 |
Director of Tennis or Head Professional at a large yearly club
Camp Director overseeing a staff of Pro's
|
Oversee all administrative duties
Supervise a staff of assistants
Oversee all pro-run programs
Design club programs & events for profit
Create, oversee & implement a complete club "Marketing & Promotion" program
Provide on court training for club pros
Design/plan and manage a large summer camp program
Manage & operate a pro shop
Note: This individual is highly proficient at organizing & running any type of lesson or program
|
Train or develop high performance juniors
Work with players stronger than a 5.5 level
Design/plan yearly training plans for high performance players
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements
|
| Coach 2 |
Coach working with High Performance Juniors (specializing in ages 5 – 12 years old) and/or adults (up to 5.5)
|
Plan a practice
Coach during practice
Coach during competition
Analyze performance
Design a training program
Manage a junior development program
Coach in a manner consistent with the Code of Ethics
|
Plan, organize and run non-competitive club programming
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements
|
| Coach 3 |
Academy director or Head Coach responsible for overall operation of High Performance Junior Development Program
Coach working with High Performance Juniors Under 18 years of age and/or adults up to 5.5
|
Design, organize and manage a year round High Performance Junior Program
Develop the Player Development Competencies and Guidelines for the Under 18 Players (Perfecting a Gamestyle)
Note: This individual is a strong leader and role model who can perform the most common responsibilities of a coach for players at this stage of development
|
Oversee member-based operations at a tennis club
|
Trained:
Attend a certification course Certified:
Successfully complete Evaluation requirements
|
| Coach 4 |
National Level Coach working with top National Level Juniors
|
Train National Level junior and senior athletes
|
|
|
| Coach 5 |
Experienced International Coaches
|
Train and manage internationally competitive athletes
|
|
|