Assistant Tennis Coach

Description

Hiring Range: The base/starting wage for this position is $15.96 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.

Work Schedule: Varies (weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings) May – July

NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Division, individuals in this position perform are responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the planning, organization, and supervision of the Tennis program for participants 8 to 18 years of age. Work is performed in accordance with standard practice and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and sound judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.

This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). This is strictly temporary employment.

Please note that town employees (including seasonal employees) may only be employed in one classification at any one given time.

Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophies and the town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision/leadership of the Tennis Head Coach to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances. Individuals report directly to the Recreation Coordinator.

SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Assistant Coach role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Assists with designing and implementing practices, workouts and training.
• Assists with setting up and taking down equipment.
• Assists with instructing tennis skills to participants of various levels.
• Creates an enjoyable experience for participants of program while teaching fundamentals of sport or activity. Ensures that all participants have an opportunity to participate in program.
• Exercises and teaches safety awareness and practices for skills and program. Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
• Communicates with participants, parents, co-workers, and supervisor to improve success of program and address any concerns.
• Provide regular feedback and program evaluation to Head Coach and/or Recreation Coordinator. Discusses concerns and makes recommendations for program improvements including content, marketing efforts, scheduling, etc.
• Cleans and maintains surrounding program area (to include trash pickup and set-up and take down of equipment) before and after each program.
• Identifies and reports any hazards in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor.
• Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Complies with town and departmental rules and regulations, polices, and procedures.
• May act in Head Coach’s absence.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

• Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Assists other town departments, as necessary.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Must be at least 14 years of age
• Minimum one (1) season of tennis experience or participation with general knowledge of the fundamentals of rules and sport
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

• Current CPR and 1st Aide certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Current Concussion training certification, or ability to obtain by date of employment

• Knowledge of the sport of tennis and of coaching tennis to participants of all abilities
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town of Windsor and the department.
• Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle if / when driving is required of the position.
• Ability to performCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate tennis skills to participants of all abilities
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively with people inside and outside the organization using verbal and written methods.
• Ability to perform the necessary functions of the position and to make appropriate decisions consistent with the job expectations and position description.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.

• Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: Basic tennis equipment, EZ-Up tents, leaf blower, broom, court squeegee, computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones.
• Materials: Position requires use of a variety of materials: N/A

Additional Information

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Hearing and visual acuity must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Work environment may consist of a normal office environment with moderate levels of noise. Contact with the public, coworkers, managers, supervisors and others where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered or presented is a daily requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be asked to drive personal vehicle or town vehicle to run errands or attend meetings throughout the town. May be asked to photograph or take video of people, facilities, programs, or events at various locations across Town.

Safety Sensitive: This position is not considered safety sensitive because the individual does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.

Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.

The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.