What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis Instructor position at Manheim Township Commissioners?
*This is a seasonal/summer position with an anticipated start in June 2025*
Tennis Instructor
Department: Recreation
Reports To: Youth Program Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No
Classification: Seasonal; Non-Exempt
Job Level: 2
Driving Status: No
Work Environment: Stauffer Park
Summary
This is a part time/seasonal position to instruct youth with proper fundamentals needed to play tennis both recreationally and competitively.
Essential Functions
- Give daily instruction to youth ages 6-18 years old
- Effectively utilize drills as well as games to make experience both informative and fun
- Identify where participants are lacking and how they can improve their level of play
- Ensure participants are in a safe environment at all times
- Communicate with parents, participants, instructors, and Lead Instructor
Physical Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 15 lbs.) standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Ability to talk, hear, and see.
Competencies
- Ability to communicate policies, rules, and regulations to all that use the facility
- Ability to provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation. Ability to communicate clearly with youth participating in Tennis.
Skills
- Knowledge of various tennis techniques and rules and the ability to instruct youth.
- Good leadership, communication, and social skills.
Abilities
- Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
- Give clear and concise instructions.
Required Education and Experience
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Must pass required State and Federal Background Checks
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
