Tennis Professional

Wilmette Park District Tennis Professional Job Summary : The Tennis Professional is responsible for providing quality tennis instruction to customers in a safe and friendly environment, and performing any administrative duties as requested. Supervisory Responsibilities : None Overall Essential Duties/Responsibilities : Demonstrate positive interactions with patrons and fellow employees Cooperate with other Park District employees on and off of the court Possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of the game of tennis to professionally teach group and private lessons Teach group lesson hours as assigned and conduct lessons in a professional and appropriate manner Teach group lesson students the fundamentals of tennis Write lesson plans which clearly identify objectives, and designate drills and activities to reach those goals Begin and end each class on time, and remain in attendance on court during the entire lesson Maintain accurate records of class attendance Conduct tryout sessions Schedule and reserve court time for private lessons In the event of cancellation, remove reservation from court sheets and charge student appropriately Submit and approve completed timesheets by the end of each pay period Promptly report significant discipline problems to management and notify parents if deemed appropriate by management Make positive suggestions to improve the programs and operational aspects of the facility Participate in, and positively promote Park District programs, special events, tournaments, pro shops activities, etc. Attend scheduled staff meetings and registrations Demonstrate the ability to work independently Submit requests for planned time off according to Park District policy When absent, inform management of absence and help find substitution if requested Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor Attend and participate in required safety trainings Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language) : Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to patrons, parents and employees of the Park District Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, schedules and procedural manuals Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Education and/or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Three (3) years related experience and/or training Physical Requirements/Work Environment : Regularly required to run, move side-to-side, forwards and backwards, and play during lessons Regularly required to stand, walk and sit Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and swing a tennis racquet Regularly required to project voice across a tennis court, both indoors and outdoors Frequently required to push, pull, carry and repeatedly stoop, kneel or crouch The noise level is moderate to high at times The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds The employee must frequently move up to 40 pounds and occasionally move up to 95 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision and the ability to adjust focus Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including the sun, heat, humidity, and rain Occasionally exposed to pollen, fumes or airborne particles Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00am-8:30pm and weekend hours may also be required Schedule will be altered as needed at the direction of the Racquet Sports Supervisor Extra hours may be required at times Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations : Must hold, or obtain within 60 days, CPR/First Aid and AED certification USPTA/PTR certification is preferred