What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Tennis Instructor – Summer 2025 position at Madison School & Community Recreation?
Assistant Tennis Instructor – Summer 2025
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50 fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.
As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
MSCR Tennis offers USTA beginner- and intermediate-level tennis lessons for youth in grades K-9 and for adults in a fun, recreational setting with a focus on sportsmanship.
Job Description & Duties:
- Assist in implementing appropriate structured tennis lessons to all participants, youth and adults, including basic rules and strategy of the game
- Teach and reinforce fundamental tennis skills, including racquet skills, strokes, grip, and footwork.
- Maintain a safe, positive atmosphere for all participants.
Start Date: 3/16/2025 - 8/14/2025
Work Location: Door Creek, Elver, Heritage Heights, Kennedy, Olbrich, Quann, and Rennebohm Parks;
La Follette, Memorial and West High School
Hours/week: Up to 32 hours per week.
Work hours: Daytime (8:15am-12:30pm) and evening (4:45-8:30pm) weekday hours available (Monday-Thursday)
Payrate: 13.00 - 15.00 /hour
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of youth and adults.
- Desire to work with youth in a recreational setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of USTA programs and curricula.
- Previous experience playing and/or assisting with tennis instruction.
Other Information:
Please contact Michelle Borkovec, mborkovec@madison.k12.wi.us with any questions
