Head Tennis Professional

The Parks Department is seeking a Head Tennis Professional

This position promotes, manages and supervises all aspects of the Parks Department's Community Tennis programs.

Day-to-day:

• Oversees and develops the curriculum for Cooper Tennis Academy and Community Tennis Programs
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop programs and community outreach
• Recruits, hires and trains teaching staff.
• Performs assessments on classes and evaluates and trains teaching staff
• Conducts player/parent educational meetings sharing the latest trends within junior development and providing resources on tournaments and junior development.
• Assists with budget oversight and monitoring of revenue and expenditures.
• Runs leagues and tournaments within Community Tennis and outside organizations such as USTA, UTR, and ITT

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of high level playing and/or coaching experience with strong teaching skills and experience developing and running successful tennis programs
• USTA Player Development High Performance Coach, USTA Coaching, PTR, or USPTA Certification preferred or ability to complete certifications within 6 months of hiring.
• Experience effectively and collaboratively leading a team of teaching professionals or tennis athletes.
• High-level communication skills with players, parents, coaches, and colleagues
• Great organization skills; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to growing the game through programs and community outreach

Benefits include:

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE
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About the Community Tennis Section

Named the 2000, 2016, and 2022 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility, Cooper Tennis Complex offers tennis lessons and leagues for all ages. The Complex includes 12 indoor courts, 17 outdoor lighted courts including a 2,500-seat Mediacom Stadium Court and is the home of the Springfield Lasers Pro Tennis Team. Cooper Tennis Complex is home to high school tennis, collegiate teams, and the Greater Springfield Community Sports Development Tennis Program. The Complex hosts a wide range of annual USTA events, including 10 and under events and USTA sanctioned tournaments, as well as numerous other state and regional tournaments. There are 16 other local parks hosting over 45 public courts across the Springfield community.

Experience, Education, and Training

• At least four years of coaching, teaching, developing or leading high-level tennis programs.
• Up to two years of college course work in a related field such as Recreation, Business Management, Sports Management, or other related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Licensing/Certification

• If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be SafeSport certified within probationary period.

PREFERRED

• United States Tennis Association (USTA) Coaching, United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR) and/or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).

This position may require an on court demonstration for the top candidate before final candidate selection.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidatesMUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.