Tennis Assistant Instructor

Naperville Park District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Naperville Park District is seeking a part-time Tennis Assistant Instructor to support the Lead or Certified Tennis Instructor in teaching tennis to participants and running on-site activities. The role requires experience with children and tennis, reliable communication, and ability to follow lesson plans while maintaining equipment and upholding safety standards.

You will supervise participants, assist with demonstrations, and help create a welcoming, safe environment for all ages.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Tennis experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants.
• Implement tennis activities and provide instruction as directed.
• Teach participants in the absence of the lead instructor per lesson plan.
• Maintain park district equipment and facilities in a clean, orderly manner.
• Communicate with participants, parents and staff regarding questions or concerns.
• Contribute to first aid procedures as necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and leadership.
• Follow district safety and administrative policies.

Skills

Tennis knowledge

Instruction skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

Experience with children

Tennis experience

Job description

Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Tennis Coordinator, the Tennis Assistant Instructor is a part time position responsible for assisting the Lead or Certified Tennis Instructor in teaching tennis to the program participants and implementation of on-site activities and instruction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Supervise program participants.
2. Implement tennis activities and provide instruction to participants on specific activities as directed by the Lead or Certified Tennis Instructor.
3. Teach participants in the absence of the Lead Instructor per lesson plan.
4. Maintain park district and school district equipment and facility in a clean and orderly manner.
5. Communicate effectively with participants, parents and staff regarding rule infractions, questions and concerns.
6. Conducts first aid procedures as necessary.
7. Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
8. Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distribute written communication to participants as necessary.
• Notify Tennis Coordinator when supplies need to be ordered or restocked.
• Record and communicate any difficult situations or behaviors to the Tennis Coordinator immediately.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of specific activity.
• Ability to instruct participants in specific activities and skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Must have experience working with children.
• Must have tennis experience.

Special Considerations

• Subject to modified/flexible work schedule.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift light to medium weight (20-50 lbs.) objects.
• Must provide own tennis racket and footwear.

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