What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis Professional - Seasonal position at Reston Association?
RESTON ASSOCIATION
Job Description
Purpose: Teaches adult, junior, as well as private and semi-private lessons on Reston Association courts for a large park and recreation program. Communicating with class participants relative to tennis programs, court location, and weather as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be dynamic, motivated, and proactive.
- Teaches 17 & under junior tennis.
- Teaches adult groups and teams.
- Works with a team and must be a strong team player.
- Ability to work well with people of all ages and levels.
- Must be able to work evenings on weekdays 4:00PM - 9:00PM and weekends.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities; however may supervise interns and/or temporary or seasonal employees as required.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience – Minimum of three years Tennis coaching/teaching experience.
Computer Skills - None.
Other Skills and Abilities – Experience working with higher level juniors but have the knowledge to build a player from beginner to advanced levels. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well with people of all ages and levels.
Other Qualifications - Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record. USPTA or PTR teaching certification required.
Decision-Making & Independence Exercised:
Employee follows established policies and procedures; formulates, interprets, or implement management policies or operating practices as required with regard to program operations and job responsibilities; exercises initiative, independent judgment and advanced coaching skills and represents the Association before public audiences as a spokesperson, or in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances with regard to program operations and job duties/tasks as required.
Tools, Equipment & Machines Used: None.
Contacts: Frequent contact with Association members and other visitors for the purpose of providing or exchanging information.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job is performed in an outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually varies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, and to type, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
