What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis Instructor position at City of Maple Grove?
About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position
The City of Maple Grove is seeking a passionate individual to serve as a Tennis Instructor! Come enjoy the beautiful Minnesota spring and summer weather as you provide tennis lessons to guests. As a Tennis Instructor you will work to develop and conduct lesson plans for youth, teens, and adults. You will also work to create and maintain a safe and energetic environment for all participants to learn and have fun. Join our growing and diverse community and help make an impact today!
Hours
Spring: Saturdays 9 AM - 12PM (Some Fridays when make-up classes are needed)
- Develop and conduct lesson plans for each class taught including the classes for youth, teens, and adults.
- Develop and conduct specialized classes as requested by Supervisor.
- Request supplies and materials as needed from Supervisor.
- Be Familiar with emergency and accident procedures, and know what to do if an accident occurs.
- Works with participants in a group setting and an individual basis to teach specific skills.
- Stay educated of new trends, techniques and procedures.
- Establishes clear objectives for all lessons and communicates the objectives to participants, plans and instructs lessons through discussions, demonstrations and class participation.
- Completes all other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Ability to:
- To work independently
- To work and communicate with a wide variety of people and ages.
- Enthusiasm to work with youth, teens and adults.
Need to have:
- Must have some experience instructing youth, teens or adults and/or participate at a High School level playing tennis.
Nice to have:
- General knowledge of the Parks and Recreation programs and its philosophy.
- Experience developing and implementing programs and activities.
- Previous coaching experience.