Salary:

$25.00 - $29.00/hr

Schedule:

Spring & Fall: Monday-Thursday 3:30pm – 9:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm-8:30pm.

Summer: Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Thursday 3:30pm – 9:30pm,, Saturday 7:30 am-2:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm-8:30pm

Schedules vary

Start Date:

Immediate

Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Tennis Coordinator, the Certified Tennis Instructor is a part time position responsible for teaching tennis to program participants through the implementation of on-site activities and instruction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise program participants from arrival to dismissal.

• Take attendance and maintain records for Tennis Coordinator.

• Implement tennis activities and provide instruction to participants regarding specific activities.

• Direct activities of Assistant Tennis Instructors.

• Design and adhere to daily lesson plan as approved by Tennis Coordinator.

• Maintain park district and school district equipment and facility in a clean and orderly manner.

• Communicate effectively with participants, parents and staff regarding rule infractions, questions and concerns.

• Conduct first aid procedures as necessary.

• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.

• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distribute written communication as necessary or requested by the park district.

• Notify Tennis Coordinator when supplies need to be ordered or restocked.

• Record and communicate any difficult situations or behaviors to the Tennis Coordinator immediately.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of specific activity.

• Ability to instruct participants in specific activities and skills.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and leadership skills.

• Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have experience working with children.

• Must have tennis teaching experience.

• Must maintain current certification by one or more of the following:

• USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association)

• PTR (Professional Tennis Registry)

• GRIPS

• USTA Cardio-Tennis

• MTM -Modern Tennis Methodology

• Other National Certifications appropriate to the program being taught

Special Considerations:

• Subject to modified/flexible work schedule, including weekend and evening hours.

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

• Ability to occasionally lift light to medium weight (20-50 lbs.) objects.

• Must provide own tennis racket and footwear.