Group Tennis Instructor

Job Title: Group Tennis Instructor

Department: Tennis & Pickleball

Classification: Non-exempt, part time

Reports to: Tennis & Pickleball Director

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Tennis Instructors at the Eugene Family YMCA maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Group Instructors coach and lead group tennis lessons, clinics, classes or events in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.

Essential Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group programs and lessons as directed by the Tennis & Pickleball Director, to realize the Ys mission and goals
• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to tennis, health and well-being
• Maintains working knowledge of the sport of tennis to provide effective information and support to members
• Helps coordinate and run tennis mixers, clinics, leagues and other events or activities hosted at the Tennis & Pickleball Center
• Performs as a team player in the Tennis & Pickleball Department
• Maintain a clean and neat facility by ensuring proper set-up and clean-up for all activities
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations competently
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due dates
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• At least six months of experience teaching group tennis classes and/or lessons

Preferred Qualifications

• USPTA / USPA / USPTR / USTA certification
• Previous experience working at a YMCA
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; i