Tennis Staff Member

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Omaha is seeking a part-time/seasonal assistant to the Tennis Coordinator. You will help operate the programmed tennis facilities, register participants, collect court fees, and support daily operations with a focus on safety and customer service.

You will conduct drills, lead participants across ages and skill levels, learn the game rules, and adapt to new technology as needed. The position supports the Recreation staff and reports to the Tennis Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer or systems software used in daily tasks.
• Ability to operate cash registers and handle money accurately.
• Willingness to learn tennis rules and how to instruct participants.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Show commitment to safety policies and maintaining orderly environments.
• Capable of guiding drills for players of all ages and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct programmed activities and events safely.
• Register participants and take attendance for facility use.
• Check in players, collect court fees, and report no-shows.
• Instruct drills in forehand, backhand, serve, and volley per plans.
• Answer patron questions about programs, times, leagues, and tournaments.
• Supervise participants and maintain order on and off the court.
• Assist in overall facility operations and upkeep of courts.
• Maintain daily records, deposits, and end-of-shift reports.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Computer skills

Tennis instruction

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attendance tracking

Tools

Cash register

Computer literacy

Job description

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work: This work involves assisting the Tennis Coordinator in the overall operation of the programmed tennis facilities.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Skill in operating a cash register and making correct change.
• Ability to learn the rules and play of the game of tennis.
• Ability to learn to play the game of tennis.
• Ability to provide instructions to and set up drills for participants of all ages and ability levels.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, as well as with members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to walk and move about the facility 75% to 100% of the time.

Essential Functions:

(Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Plans, arranges, and conducts programmed activities and special events, ensuring that they are conducted in a safe manner and according to policies.
• Registers and takes attendance of all participants involved in the facility.
• Checks in tennis players to specific courts and times, collects court fees, and reports patrons who reserve court time but do not appear to use the court.
• Instructs participants according to weekly lesson plans, conducting drills in specific tennis skills such as forehand, backhand, lob, serve, and volley.
• Responds to inquiries from patrons in person and over the phone, providing information regarding tennis programs, court times, leagues, and tournaments.
• Supervises the participants and maintains order both on and off the court.
• Assists the Recreation Coordinator in overall operation of the facility.
• Maintains courts as needed, including court cleaning, trash and debris removal, and general net maintenance.
• Performs light custodial duties in and around the facility, which may include snow shoveling.
• Prepares and maintains end of shift reporting, deposit slips and other daily records.
• Secures the building according to specified procedures.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Pay Range: $15.00+ per hour

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

If Under Age 16:

Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.