City of Bellevue, WA - Bellevue, WA
posted 6 days ago
About the position
The Robinswood Tennis Center is seeking an experienced Tennis Instructor to join our team. As a Youth Tennis Instructor, you will provide high-quality tennis instruction to children, collaborate with others on our team to plan, organize, schedule, lead and promote a variety of youth programs, activities, tournaments, and special events. Current position opening is for a part-time instructor but there is an opportunity for additional hours and teaching other programs based on facility needs. Robinswood Tennis Center is a year-round public facility serving primarily Bellevue residents but is considered a regional facility for the greater tennis community. The Tennis Center features a main building housing 4 indoor courts, locker room facilities, administrative offices, and a retail kiosk. There is an additional 4 outdoor courts, 2 of which are covered by a seasonal air structure (winter). Tennis programs offered include: youth and adult group lessons, private instruction, competitive youth development teams, drop-in classes such as cardio tennis, senior drill & play, and adaptive programs such as wheelchair tennis. Activities include USTA Leagues, inter-club competition, team workouts, and local and sanctioned USTA tournaments.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group tennis instruction to children of various ages and skill levels.
- Prepare lesson plans, develop curriculum, determine teaching standards.
- Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment to motivate students to reach their full potential.
- Ensure that all tennis activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Bellevue Parks & Community Services policies and procedures.
- Interact professionally with parents, students, and customers.
- Address inquiries, concerns, requests and respond in a timely manner.
- Assist with the promotion and communication of program.
- Collect data, maintain class rosters, develop reports and assist program staff with other administrative support tasks.
- Assist with basic court maintenance items, including but not limited to the condition of nets, scorekeeper repair/replacement, teaching cart ball inventory.
- Ensure proper use/care, and set-up and storage of program equipment.
- Enforce facility rules, policies, guidelines and safety standards.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Tennis Instructor/coach is required.
- Proficiency in teaching children is essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of tennis techniques, strategies, and rules.
- Ability to create engaging and effective lesson programs and clinics.
- Ability to conduct individual participant skill evaluations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate and informative manner.
- Ability to provide clear instructions, written and verbal.
- Ability to handle emergency situations.
- Skill in working with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective and respectful manner.
Nice-to-haves
- PTR/USPTA certification preferred.
- Competitive tennis playing experience: High School, College, USTA League/Tournaments.
- USTA Safe Play certification or be able to become certified within three months of hire.
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
Benefits
- Variable hours with potential for additional teaching opportunities.
- Work in a supportive and community-focused environment.
