Tennis Program Instructor

Position Title

Tennis Program Instructor (2)

Location

Crandon Tennis Center

Department

Facility and Provider Support Services

Reports To

Director of Operations, Crandon Tennis Center

Classification

Non-Exempt (Part-Time/Hourly)

Grade

3 -- $25/hour

Summary

The Tennis Instructor teaches and facilitates basic community tennis programs that do not require complex teaching techniques. This is an hourly position that is ideal for a new instructor who is looking for experience on the court. This position has the potential to develop into a tennis professional role based on performance and further certification.

Essential Duties

• Creates a welcoming, safe, and fun learning environment for the participants.
• Provides basic tennis instruction to youth and adults through red, orange and green ball curriculum that follows USTA Florida standards and guidelines.

· Assists in the delivery of tennis clinics, regular programs, camps, mixers, special events.

· Assists with delivering Junior Team Tennis, Love To Learn, Special Olympics and other community programming.

· Ensures proper charging of fees and rental of equipment.

· Properly inspects courts/facilities prior to the start of play, ensures all necessary maintenance has been performed and the courts are in safe, working order.

· Maintains equipment in good working condition.

• Reports any maintenance issues to the site manager or director.
• Responsible for implementing safety rules and compliance, reports any notable concerns, incidents, and safety hazards.
• Provides feedback on students and programs after each class.

· May assist with special events and workshops.

• Performs other job-related duties as requested

Key Competencies

· Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

· Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

· Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Relationships

• Director of Tennis Operations, Crandon Tennis Center
• Operations Manager
• Customer Service Associates

Travel Demands

• Some travel required to workshops

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Tennis play experience required
• 1 year experience as a Tennis Instructor preferred
• USTA, RSPA or PTR Instructor Certification preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and have reliable transportation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Excel, Office 365, and Outlook
• Must be able to read and write English; Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Must have a professional and positive attitude
• Must be able to pass the USTA Safe Play and USTA FL Section background checks
• Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize court reservation software/POS software
• Outgoing and engaging personality that will ensure an enjoyable and entertaining environment in a safe and professional setting
• Must play at a USTA level of 3.5 or above

· Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the game of Tennis

• Tennis Equipment knowledge preferred
• Attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Ability to mediate conflict

Work Environment

• Frequently works in and outdoors – exposed to weather conditions
• Noise levels are moderate to high
• Work schedule may vary – flexibility is required

Physical Demands

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands; talks and hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits
• Medium - 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds periodically

Updated

July 25, 2022

Reviewed By

Executive Director

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. Position expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.

USTA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotion or any other condition.

USTA Florida will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your email address?

Experience:

• Tennis Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tennis Play: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• * USTA, RSPA or PTR Instructor Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3 - $25