Tennis Facility Instructor Positions - Seasonal
Maryland National Capital Park - Montgomery County, MD
posted 7 days ago
About the position
Montgomery County Parks, Enterprise Division, is currently seeking dynamic, energetic, fun Tennis Instructors to fill our exciting positions at either Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center at Cabin John Regional Park or the Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center. Tennis Instructors will be responsible for using current instructional techniques and to follow an approved curriculum. They must have a collaborative and professional approach with other instructors and cooperate in a teamwork environment. Tennis instructors must be willing to accept feedback from patrons and assure they are receiving the best service possible. Performance will be measured by customer surveys and Tennis Instructors are expected to create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment for a very diverse clientele. Positions are part time and year-round. Schedules may vary depending on class schedule. Only Montgomery County Parks Tennis Instructors who teach the required minimum number of group lessons year-round will be permitted to also teach private lessons at the two indoor tennis facilities.
Responsibilities
- Teach group junior and adult lessons
- Attend staff meetings
- Ensure proper record keeping such as class attendance
- Provide excellent customer service and follow up on customer concerns and feedback and see problems through to a positive resolution
- Give managers feedback on student performance and assure students are in the best fit for their level
- Maintain and distribute student evaluation forms
- Forward all concerns to manager
Requirements
- USPTA (Level 1 Instructor) or PTR (Level 1) certification
- Experience with 10 and Under Tennis instructional methods, equipment, and play formats
- Wheelchair/adaptive tennis experience is desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in teaching diverse groups of people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
Benefits
- Ongoing continued training and internal growth opportunities
