Tennis Instructor 2

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh is looking for a part-time Tennis Instructor to oversee and implement various tennis programs at the Mellon Tennis Center. The role involves teaching clinics, planning activities, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants.

The ideal candidate must have at least five years of experience as a tennis instructor and hold a USTA or PTR Coaching Certification. Additional requirements include maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of experience as a tennis instructor.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates tennis programs and activities.
• Assists in developing lesson plans for tennis clinics.
• Maintains order and responds to emergencies during tennis activities.

Skills

CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

USTA or PTR Tennis Coaching Certification

Excellent customer service

Ability to work with individuals of all ages

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates the tennis programs of the City and Mellon Tennis Center by coordinating and teaching tennis clinics, camps, and other tennis activities, while communicating and enforcing the rules of the Mellon Tennis Center. Individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department

Parks and Recreation

Salary

$23.00 per hour.

Union

None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification

Exempt, Part-Time.

General Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• USTA or PTR Tennis Coaching Certification required.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and remain a resident throughout employment.

Qualifying Requirements

• Work Experience: The application must clearly show at least five (5) years of experience as a tennis instructor.
• Education/Training: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or a GED.
• Equivalency: None permitted for this position.

Civil Service Examinations

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

Position Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned tennis clinics, camps and other tennis activities, ensuring that approved programs adhere to established guidelines.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans for the tennis clinics.
• Acts as a role model for excellence in customer service.
• Assists in overseeing daily tennis activities, center participants, maintaining order and preventing accidents/incidents, and responding to emergencies.
• Assists in coordinating, planning, preparing, and distributing necessary equipment and materials for tennis programs or special events (e.g., festivals, tournaments, children’s events, etc.).
• Assists in recruiting, directing, coordinating, and evaluating program facility volunteers.
• Acts as an active participant in maintaining facility appearance and cleanliness.
• May direct the work of and provide assistance to volunteers and/or seasonal personnel as assigned.
• Administers CPR/AED/First Aid to victims in distress as needed.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks/duties that are assigned or required.