I have a new side job.  I mentioned before that I love to play tennis and that I was interested in a tennis side job as a way to make more money. Well, this new side job is not quite playing for a tennis club one day a week – rather it is a coaching position.

I used to play for a my college club tennis team.  Actually, at the time, we were not affiliated with my university because we were not an official club.  However, the students I used to play with have finally made the club official with the administration and they are in their first year.  They asked me to be the head coach of the team and I agreed.  Although the position is not paid this year, this is good for me for a few reasons.  I get to play tennis more often with people who are close to my level.  Additionally, I am also allowed to use the university athletic facility at any time for free.  Finally, the position is not paid because it is the club tennis team’s first year and they do not have a budget until next year.  However, if I remain the coach for next year, the position could be paid.  Essentially, I am laying the foundation for another source of income, while doing something that I really love.

Have any of you had a chance to do something like this?