Tennis Instructor

Under general supervision, instructs tennis sport classes and lessons.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Prepares, implements, and evaluates group and private tennis sport lesson plans.

Teaches racquet/paddle sports skills to participants of various levels. Instructs racquet/paddle sports classes.

Reserves courts for group and private lessons.

Coordinates dates and times for private lesson instruction.

Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.

Communicates and enforces facility and class policies and procedures.

Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor. Reports parental/participant issues and concerns to supervisor.

Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.

Monitors participant attendance against rosters to ensure that all payments are received.

Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.

Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Requires one season or six months of tennis sport experience as a participant or instructor (lesson or team). Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of basic tennis instruction or coaching tennis lessons to participants of all abilities.

Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities.

Skill in demonstrating basic techniques of the sport. Skill in conducting tennis lessons to participants of all abilities.

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Ability to effectively lead and coordinate classes or lessons.

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate racquet skills.

Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.

Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with the public.

Ability to promote and provide quality classes or lessons.

Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, repeatedly twist the upper body,  and make repetitive motions. This position is considered light work which is exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity, and is subject to outside environmental conditions. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions.

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources. 

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration. 

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.