Tennis Instructor

POSITION: Tennis Instructor -- P/T Hourly
REPORTS TO: Tennis Coordinator

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Tennis Instructor at the McFetridge Sports Center. The Tennis Instructor is responsible for assisting and/or running beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis lessons for kids and adults at the McFetridge Sports Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Include the following - other duties may be assigned:

• Instruct both group and private tennis lessons with knowledge of the basic tennis skills and terminology.

• Utilize available tennis equipment to maximize the development of basic tennis strokes in small and large group lessons.

• Notify Tennis Coordinator of any equipment repairs needed and maintenance of courts.

• Provide a safe and fun environment that promotes enjoying the sport for exercise and fun.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Position requires ability to:

• Maintain an overall positive attitude with clients, patrons, staff members, and management

• Excellent communication skills

• Punctual and reliable

• Develop and teach lesson plans in a team environment

• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur, including to help cover classes schedules as needed

• Ability to maintain program model that has been implemented

• Ensuring and following safety measures and regulations

• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time while on the court

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant should have 2-3 years previous tennis instruction experience. The applicant must have the ability to teach fundamental tennis skills to children 4 to 18 years old and adults of various skill levels.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PTR or USPTA level 1 certification or higher or be registered to take the level 1 certification exam.