High-Performance Tennis Coach
Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Tennis
Coach Champions. Build Careers. Change Lives.
Position Summary
RPS Academies is seeking passionate, energetic, and ambitious tennis coaches who are ready to dedicate their careers to developing the next generation of champions.
This is not a club coaching position.
This is not a teaching position.
This is an opportunity to become a high-performance coach inside one of the world's few fully integrated boarding sports academies dedicated to developing elite student athletes.
If you have competitive, collegiate, or professional tournament experience—and you are passionate about helping athletes pursue collegiate or professional pathways, we want to meet you.
As a High-Performance Tennis Coach, you will play a critical role in developing athletes both on and off the court through technical training, competition planning, mentorship, recruiting support, and long-term athlete development.
About RPS Academies
RPS Academies is a premier international sports academy located on a 250+ acre resort-style campus in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Our student-athletes come from around the world pursuing two goals:
- Competing at the professional level
- Earning collegiate scholarship opportunities
Our integrated campus model combines:
- High-performance tennis
- Accredited academics
- Boarding
- Strength & conditioning
- Athletic training
- Sports psychology
- Nutrition
- Tournament travel
- College placement
- Student services
Everything is designed to maximize athletic, academic, and personal development.
Our Coaching Philosophy
RPS Academies’ coaching philosophy is grounded in the proven principles of high-performance athlete development established by Gabe Jaramillo, one of the most respected leaders in the sport.
This approach has contributed to the development of world-ranked players, Grand Slam champions, NCAA athletes, and many Division 1 college athletes.
Our philosophy is built on the belief that excellence is developed through consistency, structure, and long-term planning.
Every practice has a purpose.
Every athlete follows an individualized development pathway.
Every training cycle supports measurable progress and peak performance.
We believe sustainable success comes from preparation, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What We Believe
At RPS Academies, coaching extends far beyond athletic performance.
Our coaches serve as mentors, leaders, and role models who help shape confident, disciplined, and resilient young people.
Competitive success matters but developing individuals who are prepared for challenges on and off the court matters even more.
Every day, we create an environment that challenges student-athletes to reach their highest potential while supporting their growth as competitors, students, and future leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Athlete Development & Coaching
- Coach and develop high-performance junior tennis players.
- Execute daily technical, tactical, physical, and mental training sessions.
- Develop individualized player improvement plans.
- Monitor athlete development and provide ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Utilize video analysis and performance tools to support athlete growth.
- Reinforce habits that support long-term athletic and personal development.
Training & Performance
- Implement annual training and periodization plans.
- Coordinate development plans around tournament schedules.
- Collaborate with strength coaches, athletic trainers, sports psychology, and performance staff.
- Support injury prevention, recovery, and athlete wellness initiatives.
Competition & Tournament Support
- Travel domestically and internationally with athletes.
- Coach at USTA, ITF, Tennis Europe, COSAT, collegiate, and professional tournaments.
- Assist in tournament planning, scheduling, registration, and logistics.
- Evaluate performance outcomes and adjust training plans accordingly.
Recruiting & Enrollment Support
- Recruit domestic and international student-athletes.
- Assist with athlete evaluations and admissions activities.
- Support recruiting events, showcases, camps, and academy initiatives.
- Build relationships with coaches, clubs, and prospective families.
Student-Athlete Support & Communication
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding athlete progress and expectations.
- Partner with academic and residential teams to support student success.
- Mentor student-athletes on accountability, discipline, and leadership.
- Support athletes navigating both collegiate and professional pathways.
Program Administration
- Maintain athlete evaluations, progress reports, and training documentation.
- Assist with scheduling, equipment oversight, and operational support.
- Contribute to camps, clinics, marketing initiatives, and academy promotions.
- Support overall academy goals and athlete retention efforts.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain athlete safety standards and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Complete required background screenings and training.
- Maintain CPR/First Aid and SafeSport certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Ensure compliance with academy policies and student supervision expectations.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role may be measured through:
- Athlete development and progression
- Competitive performance and tournament participation
- Student-athlete retention
- Recruitment and enrollment contribution
- Parent and athlete satisfaction
- College placement outcomes
- Contribution to academy culture and objectives
Qualifications
Required
- Competitive tennis playing experience.
- Experience coaching junior or competitive athletes.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the year.
- Passion for high-performance coaching and athlete development.
Preferred
- Collegiate tennis playing experience.
- Professional playing or coaching experience.
- Experience with periodization and long-term athlete development.
- Experience using video analysis and performance tools.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Work Schedule
This position requires flexibility including early mornings, evenings, weekends, tournaments, international travel, camps, recruiting events, and academy activities.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment
- Competitive compensation
- International travel opportunities
- Professional development and mentorship
- Opportunity to work within an integrated performance team
- Exposure to athletes from around the world
- Career growth within a world-class academy
- Opportunity to help shape future collegiate and professional athletes
Our Mission
At RPS Academies, we do more than coach tennis:
· We develop competitors.
· We build character.
· We create opportunities.
· Every day, we help young people move one step closer to achieving their goals and realizing their potential.
If you believe coaching is more than feeding balls and you are committed to the pursuit of excellence, we invite you to join our team.
RPS Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equal access to opportunity.
Work Location: In person
