What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Tennis Instructor position at City of Kearney?
Description
Under general supervision, performs tennis teaching duties at the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center during junior and adult group lessons. Additionally, instructors may assist with tennis events and private lessons.
Essential Functions
Assist in the creation of lesson plans. Follow lessons plans and teach the skills of the sport in order to develop players to reach their potential. Set a vibrant and positive tone with participants during practices and games. Effectively communicate to players, fellow instructors, and program supervisors. Inspect facility conditions and ensure safety during the games. Assist with first aid as needed.
SUPERVISION-RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
Not applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public. (Daily)
Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
Apply knowledge of tennis (Daily)
Ability to communicate in a professional manner to players and fellow employees. (Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Medium, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move equipment and play tennis
Climbing/Balancing: Moderate, ability to sit and stand
Walking/Running: Frequent amount required, with sudden unpredictable, running
Stooping/Bending: Frequent pivoting and sudden movements
Stand/Sit: Mostly standing
Reaching: Moderate, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
Speech: Frequently by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Manual Dexterity: Frequently
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Inside/Outside: Inside
Cold/Heat: Building is climate controlled
Wet/Dry: Mostly Indoors
Noise/Vibrations: NA
Hazards: flying objects (balls)
Fumes/Dust/Odors: NA
Infectious Diseases: Low exposure
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to read and comprehend written material
Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions
Ability to remain calm and focused
Qualifications
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Adequate knowledge of the sport of tennis is required. Demonstrate the ability to be a positive role model and effectively lead and teach children and adults. Must be 18 years of age of older.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
None.
Supplemental Information
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED:
Tennis ball carts, tennis balls, tennis racquets, portable nets, and tennis ball machine.
REMARKS:
The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
