Job Details
Job Location
Various District Facilities & Schools - Oak Park, IL
Position Type
Part Time Class 3
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$14.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Flexible Schedule
Job Category
Non-Union
Job Purpose
The Tennis Class Instructor leads or assists youth and adult classes of participants ages 5 and up in Park District Parks.

Essential Functions

• Create progressive daily lesson plans for each class that allow participants to build on their skills and abilities.
• Introduce and reinforce to students 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 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma. Associate's Degree or above preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of tennis playing, coaching or teaching
• 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
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others.
• Ability to interpret and explain division and District policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
• Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly and effectively.
• Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Customers:
Internal: Employees of Park District
External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park; residents of Oak Park, WSSRA, Partner Organizations including governmental and non-profit groups, and the Oak Park Business Community
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Park District of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer!