Tennis Coach & Programs Leader

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

York County Parks and Recreation is seeking a tennis instructor to coordinate, plan and teach tennis lessons at our facilities. You will instruct participants in equipment use, body movement and the rules of the game, observe practice to correct mistakes and maintain attendance records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2–3 years of tennis instruction experience (or equivalent). This is a contingent, as-needed role with no benefits, requiring physical fitness to operate equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 to 3 years of tennis instruction experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Tennis playing and/or instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts tennis lessons.
• Explains and demonstrates use of equipment.
• Handles class discipline effectively.
• Explains and demonstrates principles and methods of body movement to achieve proficiency in tennis.
• Observes students during practice to detect and correct mistakes.
• Maintains attendance records.
• Reports maintenance and equipment requirements.
• Requires applicants to be 16 years of age or older.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

York County Parks and Recreation is seeking a tennis instructor to coordinate, plan and teach tennis lessons at our facilities. You will instruct participants in equipment use, body movement and the rules of the game, observe practice to correct mistakes and maintain attendance records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2–3 years of tennis instruction experience (or equivalent). This is a contingent, as-needed role with no benefits, requiring physical fitness to operate equipment