Tennis Instructor - Baker YMCA

Position Summary:

Primary focus will be on growing our junior program, and an expanding role with adult programming. Compensation will be based on experience.

Essential Functions:

• Spearhead Junior Tennis Program and Beginner Tennis Program

• Organize and run Summer Tennis Camp

• Maintain regular communication with players and parents

• Teach group and private lessons

• Organize junior USTA teams and Playdays

• Running USTA and GranPrix tennis tournaments

• Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

• Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Youth Tennis
• USPTA or USPTR certified
• Preferred playing level of 4.5+
• Must be enthusiastic, positive, resourceful, adaptable, patient, and creative
• Must be able to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Physical Demands:

Communicate both orally and in writing. Perform all physical aspects of the position; including running, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25lbs.