Professional Certified Tennis Instructor

Overview:

The Professional Certified Tennis Instructor is a seasonal position. We offer competitive compensation, and PTO for seasonal employees.

Job Purpose:
The Professional Certified Tennis Class Instructor leads or assists youth and adult classes of participants ages 5 and up in Park District Parks.
 
Essential Function:

• Create progressive daily lesson plans for each class that allow participants to build on their skills and abilities.
• Introduce and reinforce to student’s different tennis terminology and rules.
• Greet participants as they arrive and take daily attendance.
• Arrive on site 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
• Understand and follow all Park District and program rules.
• Communicate and enforce Park District rules and policies to parents, participants and the public.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately. Contact and ask for assistance from supervisor or other Park District staff when necessary.
• Become familiar with participants and parents; know their names, personalities, skills and interests.
• Keep program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean, organized, and safe.  Report maintenance needs to supervisor.  Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments.
• Complete attendance reports, safety logs, accident and incident reports, discipline logs and report any issues to supervisor. 
• Assist Program Supervisor with scheduling of staff for specific classes.
• Assist Program Supervisor with communicating to parents about class cancellations, make-up classes, or changes in schedule.

Additional Functions:

• Occasionally assist with events and programs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or other Park District administrative personnel.

Knowledge, Skill, and Work Experience required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma. Associate's Degree or above preferred.
• Minimum of level 2 RSPA or PTR certification. Must provide updated certification once current certificate expires.
• Ability to verbally communicate and physically demonstrate instructions and skills to students.
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current.  The District provides this training.
• Ability to work with groups of participants (up to 15 at a time) without direct supervision.
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without supervision.
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, staff, facilities, and equipment.
• Must be willing to travel to various locations throughout Oak Park and arrive in a timely manner.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Ability to work independently without supervision and the ability to lead other staff.