Tennis Instructor - Lancaster, United States - Manheim Township

Description

Job Description

Tennis Instructor

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports To: Youth Sports and Activities Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Safety Sensitive: No

Classification: Part Time; Non-Exempt

Job Level: 2

Driving Status: No

Work Environment: Stauffer Park

Summary

This is a part time/seasonal position to instruct youth with proper fundamentals needed to play tennis both recreationally and competitively.

Essential Functions

1. Give daily instruction to youth ages 6-18 years old
2. Effectively utilize drills as well as games to make experience both informative and fun
3. Identify where participants are lacking and how they can improve their level of play
4. Ensure participants are in a safe environment at all times
5. Communicate with parents, participants, instructors, and Activities Manager

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 15 lbs.) standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
2. Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
3. Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
4. Ability to talk, hear, and see.

Competencies

1. Ability to communicate policies, rules, and regulations to all that use the facility
2. Ability to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation.
3. Ability to communicate clearly with youth participating in Tennis.

Skills

1. Knowledge of various tennis techniques and rules and the ability to instruct youth.
2. Good leadership, communication, and social skills.

Abilities

1. Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
2. Give clear and concise instructions.

Required Education and Experience

1. 1 Year experience instructing or playing tennis.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

1. Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.