Certified Tennis Instructor

at Naperville Park District in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Salary:

$25.00 – $29.00/hr

Schedule:

September – late October: Monday – Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm, Sunday 2:30pm – 7:30pm

November – March: Monday 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Schedules vary

Start Date:

09/03/2024

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.