Certified Tennis Instructor

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.
19 days ago