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Apex-Park-and-Recreation-Distric; Center (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex-Park-and-Recreation-Distric is seeking an energetic tennis instructor to develop and grow the tennis programming for youth and adults of all abilities. You will organize adult and junior programs, drills, privates, and events, while ensuring safety and quality instruction.

Responsibilities include managing participants, communicating with the Tennis Manager, arranging substitutes, and maintaining equipment and schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Experience coaching at Apex or other tennis facilities is preferred.
• Ability to organize and promote tennis programs for youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Apex tennis program with quality instruction for youth and adults of all ability levels.
• Organize and promote adult and junior programs, special events, drills, privates, opportunities to play, and racquet stringing service.
• Manage participants and associated adults, maintaining a safe environment and exhibiting control.
• Maintain movement, energy, and positive interactions with participants on and off the court.
• Ensure progression levels and adjust participants as necessary for safety and consistency.
• Communicate class changes and scheduling adjustments; arrange qualified substitutes when needed.
• Provide individualized instruction for private, semi-private, and small group lessons; attend trainings for professional development.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Program organization

Youth development

Safety awareness

Education

Minimum age 15

Tools

PTR protocol

RPSA guidelines

Job description

Develop and grow the Apex tennis program by providing quality instruction and programs for youth and adults, of all ability levels.

• Organize and promote adult and junior programs, special events, drills, privates, opportunities to play, and racquet
• stringing service.
• Manage participants and associated adults, maintaining a safe environment and exhibiting control.
• Maintain movement, energy, and positive interactions with and between participants, on and off the court.
• Responsible for maintaining progression levels, and making participant adjustments as necessary, for program
  consistency and participant safety.
• Responsible for class communication and scheduling adjustments.
• Responsible for finding a qualified substitute, when unable to teach.
• Communicate with the Tennis Manager and Head Teaching Professionals regarding changes to published schedule
  or use of substitute instructor.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction for private, semi-privates, small group lessons, drills, and special events.
• Attend trainings and seminars for professional development and to incorporate new program ideas.
• Provide first aid and complete incident reports as necessary.
• Maintain and store tennis equipment.

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Be able to plan, organize, implement, and supervise tennis instruction and activities following RPSA/PTR
  protocols, to meet/exceed Apex teaching standards.

• Knowledgeable of class, drill offerings and playing opportunities.
• Prior experience in coaching at Apex or other tennis facilities.

Work Environment: Work may take place in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions including sun, heat, cold, snow, and humidity.

Physical Activity(s):

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.