So, you want to become an instructor?
Step one: learn about the Coaching Development System and minimum requirements to become an instructor.
Step two: register for Tennis Instructor, Club Pro 1, or Club Pro 2 courses in BC. Check the schedule below.
The Coach 2 and Coach 3 courses are organized by Tennis Canada. Please contact Jocelyn Robichaud at jrobichaud@tenniscanada.com if you need information or wish to register for either of those two courses. (CP2 is now a prerequisite for Coach 2).
To register for all courses, please click on the link corresponding to the course you are interested in from the lists below. It will direct you to the TPA (Tennis Professionals Association) registration page.
When you click on the registration link for the course you wish to register for, and find it shows zero spots available, please still register. You will be placed on the waitlist for this course and will be notified by if you get a spot in that course.
Priority will be given to those on waitlists for subsequent courses.
Tennis Instructor courses are a two-weekend commitment run on Friday nights and all-day Saturday and Sunday (over two non-consecutive weekends). Both Fridays are held online from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays are on-court, in person from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note, you will need to provide a valid credit card with enough funds as part of the online registration process. The card will be charged when you register.
If you have any questions, Amanda Naudi can be contacted at anaudi@tennisbc.org.
Dates and Times: (100% attendance is mandatory for all sessions)
instructor COURSES
- Minimum Age: All candidates must be turning 16 years of age or older at least one year after the course start date.
- Please note that those candidates who are 15 years old turning 16 within one year of the course can do all in-course testing. However, even if they have successfully completed all of the course elements, they won’t receive their Tennis Instructor certificate until their 16th birthday.
- Play Level: To complete the Demo Test Evaluation, candidates need to have a play level of at least 3.0.
- Participants must have strong written and verbal-communication skills in English.
- 100% attendance is mandatory in all courses–no accommodations for non-attendance can be made for any reason.
- Certification is comprised of: demonstration, leadership, teaching, knowledge and Making Ethical Decisions evaluations.
- E-Learning Modules must be completed before the course starts (approximately 6-7 hours needed to complete both the Quality Standards and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders).
- Candidates will not be given access to their results until both the Making Ethical Decisions (MED) module and all eight e-learning modules have been completed.
- Candidates who cannot attend their course MUST withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of the course and will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
- No refund will be provided to the candidate when he/she begins the course and withdraws before completion of that course
- Courses are on a First Come – First Serve Basis. The clinics fill up quickly so please sign up promptly.
- Cost for the Tennis Instructor course also includes membership to Tennis Canada’s Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) (and all of the benefits of this membership, including insurance).
- TPA benefits become active once the candidate successfully completes the course.
- Candidates requiring a retake have 18 months to complete
- Please note that a course may be cancelled/rescheduled because of insufficient registration numbers, etc.
CLUB PRO 1
- Minimum Age: 17 (as of first day of course)
- Play Level: 4.5 or higher
- Prerequisites: Instructor Certification
- Candidate needs 150 Hours of tennis coaching experience or if less has passed the Instructor course with honours.
- Candidate must be a current member of the Tennis Professionals Association.
Please submit your application form to Amanda Naudi at anaudi@tennisbc.org. Upon review of your application, you will be sent a link to register.
Club Pro 2 (offered every two years in BC)
- Minimum Age: 20
- Play Level: 5.0 or higher
- Prerequisites: Club Pro 1 certification; Must have two years of full-time experience or five years at a Seasonal Facility. Currently working full time at a year-round or seasonal facility. Candidates must demonstrate their experience in the CP2 application.
- Candidate must be a current member of the Tennis Professionals Association.
Please submit your application form to Merhay Tesfa Endrias at mtesfa-endrias@tenniscanada.com Upon review of your application, you will be sent a link to register.
Instructor Course Schedule & Registration Information
Below is the tentative Instructor course schedule. This page will be updated regularly, so please double-check dates and details before registering.
Registrations will open approximately 2 months prior to each course start date.
Note: Courses and dates are subject to change based on court and facilitator availability.
Waitlists & Registration Process
If you click on a registration link and see 0 spots available, please still register. You will be added to the waitlist and notified by Amanda (Tennis BC Coaching) if a spot becomes available. You are welcome to register for a second course option in case your preferred course does not open up.
During online registration, you will be asked to provide a credit card. Your card will be charged immediately in order to secure your place on the class list or waitlist.
If you need to withdraw from a course (even if you are switching to a different course date), please notify Amanda so the course list can be updated. Withdrawal requests should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure proper processin
Important Course & Membership Details
- The Tennis Instructor course fee includes TPA membership through the end of the year, along with all associated benefits, including insurance coverage.
- TPA benefits become active only after the candidate successfully completes the course and completes TPA membership registration.
- Courses may be cancelled or rescheduled due to insufficient registration or cost-related factors.
- There is an 18-month limit to complete the exam or retake following the course.
- Per Tennis BC policy, no refunds will be provided once a candidate begins the course and withdraws before completion.
| Course | Date | Open Registration Date |
| Instructor – Richmond Hub, Richmond BC | Feb 20-22 & March 6-8 | FULL |
| Instructor – Predator Ridge, Vernon BC | March 27-29 & April 10-12 | OPEN |
| Instructor – Richmond Hub, Richmond BC | April 10-12 & April 24-26 | FEBRUARY 1st |
| Instructor – Bear Mountain, Victoria BC | TBD | TBD |
| Instructor – Richmond Hub, Richmond BC | May 8-10 & May 22-24 | MARCH 1st |
| Instructor – Richmond Hub, Richmond BC | June 12-14 & June 26-28 | APRIL 1st |
| Club Pro 1 – North Van Tennis Centre, North Vancouver BC | June 12 & June 19-21 & July 10-12 & Aug.14-16 | MARCH 1st |
| Instructor – Richmond Hub, Richmond BC | October 3-4 & October 17-18 | JULY 1st |