Dean Kingsley — Resume Interview

1 Target Role & Geography

Where and what you're aiming for.

1. What specific job titles are you targeting?

Tennis Teaching Professional, Assistant Tennis Professional, Academy Coach, Apprentice Pro, Program Coordinator, Tennis Operations Intern, etc.

2. State priority order?

Are you open to all three equally, or do you have a preference?

All three equally GA first (I'm already here) FL first (most academies) SC first Other (specify in notes below)

3. Are you willing to relocate immediately after graduation (August 2026), or do you need a role near Buford, GA?

Willing to relocate anywhere in FL/GA/SC Prefer to stay near Buford / Atlanta metro Open to relocation for the right role

4. Academy type preference?

Large boarding academies (IMG, Saddlebrook) Mid-size regional academies Country club programs Municipal / parks programs College assistant coaching Open to all types

2 Certifications & Credentials

The paperwork that gets you past the gatekeepers.

5. Are you pursuing or planning to pursue USPTA or PTR certification?

These are the gold-standard teaching pro certifications — they appear in nearly every job posting.

Already USPTA certified Already PTR certified In progress — USPTA (expected date below) In progress — PTR (expected date below) Planning to pursue — not started yet Not planning to pursue

6. Any additional certifications we missed?

SafeSport, USPTA Recreational Coach, USTA High Performance Coaching, etc.

7. Is your CPR/First Aid certification current? What organization issued it, and when does it expire?

3 Quantifiable Achievements

Numbers are what make a resume stand out to ATS scanners and hiring managers. Be as specific as you can — estimates are fine.

8. Roughly how many players have you coached across all roles?

9a. How many USTA tournaments did you help run at Buford City Parks?

9b. How many private lesson clients or sessions have you delivered?

9c. Any player ranking improvements, tournament wins, or college placements from players you've coached?

9d. What group sizes did you typically manage?

10. At Windward Tennis Club — how many athletes per session? Any notable player outcomes?

11. At JTTC Boles — daily/weekly player volume? How many coaches on staff?

4 Playing Career Details

Your competitive background is a major asset — let's make it count.

12. What is your current UTR as of July 2026? Is 10.0/10.8 current or peak?

13. Notable collegiate match results?

Conference championships, ITA regional appearances, ranked wins, team captaincy, academic all-conference, etc.

14. At Buford High School — beyond Player of the Year, any state playoff appearances, region championships, or individual state tournament results?

15. Any leadership roles on your college or high school team? (Captain, team council, SAAC representative?)

5 Additional Skills & Experience

The extras that differentiate you from other applicants.

16. Experience with any of the following?

Video analysis software (Dartfish, Hudl, SwingVision, etc.) Tournament desk/operations software (TennisLink, USTA Tournament Manager) Social media or marketing for a tennis program Stringing rackets Running summer camps or clinics Working with adaptive tennis or special-needs athletes

17. Do you speak any languages beyond English?

Spanish is highly valued in Florida academies.

18. At Subway (2020–2022) — any shift lead, training, or customer-facing responsibilities worth noting?

Even one bullet about reliability, customer service, or training new staff can bridge the employment gap.

6 References & Portfolio

Who will vouch for you, and what can you show?

19. Who are your 3 strongest references?

Name, title, organization, and contact info for each.

20. Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If so, what's the URL?

21. Do you have any video of your coaching or playing?

A 60-second coaching clip or match highlight can be linked in a resume header or portfolio.

7 Timeline & Logistics

When and how you want to make the move.

22. When do you want to start applying?

Now — targeting August/September 2026 start Soon — targeting fall 2026 Later — targeting 2027

23. Full-time year-round, or seasonal/summer-only?

Full-time year-round Seasonal / summer-only Open to either

24. What salary range or hourly rate are you targeting?