Sports Instructor - Tennis (Ages 15+)

City of Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fremont seeks a qualified individual to instruct children and adults in tennis camps, focusing on fun and skill development. Key responsibilities include preparing sport areas, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining a positive atmosphere for participants.

Candidates should be at least 15 years old, have a background in tennis, and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary. Join us in fostering sportsmanship and enjoyment in sports.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must have experience dealing with children.
• Must maintain a positive attitude with others.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children and adults in beginning to intermediate tennis camps.
• Develop lesson plans and implement them effectively.
• Encourage participants and maintain a positive play atmosphere.

Skills

Basic knowledge or background in tennis

Experience dealing with children

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tactful communication with children and parents

Job description

Job Description

Instruct children and adults (primarily 5-12 years of age) in beginning to intermediate tennis camps or programs. Class content should provide basic and/or more advanced game mechanics, strategies, and the rules of sports, depending on the student level of skill. Class must emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship and team play. The goal is to have fun and develop a skill.

Examples of Duties

• Prepare area for specific sport (i.e. setup sports field, assure all equipment is available, etc.)
• Teach all necessary aspects of sports
• Keep score of games, if applicable
• Maintain rosters and City forms
• Implement lesson plans to be provided by the City
• Enforce City policies and procedures
• Provide encouragement to participants and provide a positive atmosphere for play
• Participate in promotional opportunities, staff training and meetings when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervision Exercised and Received

The Assistant Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Supervisor provides general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Must have basic knowledge or background in tennis
• Must have experience dealing with children
• Must be able to work independently and reliably complete tasks
• Must be able to tactfully communicate with children and deliver feedback to parents
• Must be able to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, management, and clients
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must maintain a positive attitude with and towards others
• Must be able to work in changing indoor and outdoor environments
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Requirements for Employment

• Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion and significant awareness of confidentiality
• Must effectively communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)
• Employees are required to be certified in Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, & AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association or supervisor approved equivalent. Employees must be certified within 30 days of hire date or prior to the first day of work, whichever occurs earlier.
• Fingerprinting and TB test are required
• Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment

Selection Process

Qualified application will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation. The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test. Satisfactory candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Placements are anticipated immediately after the list is established. Some placements may be assigned to emphasize public education as the City's needs require.

Some positions may require a health evaluation.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Recreation Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fremont is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.