This position reports to the Head of Camps. The Tennis Coach is a role model for camp participants, counselors and all team members. The ideal candidate exemplifies integrity and the other key characteristics we expect of all our employees: commitment, respect, responsibility and cooperation. In addition this person will have command of the fundamentals of tennis, be knowledgeable in teaching progressions and tennis strategy and tactics and demonstrate a passion for tennis, kids and having fun.
Responsibilities also include interacting with clients, staff members and the public. This includes problem-solving, information and guidance, and top-notch, professional communication. Tennis Coach shifts will be between 8:30 am-2:30 pm Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to teach proper tennis technique in a safe, positive and appropriate manner to various levels and age groups.
- Observes students to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
- Organize and ensure smooth operations of children’s tennis camp in a fun, exciting and nurturing environment
- Supervise the tennis camp counselor by setting expectations, managing performance and giving timely feedback
- Initiate and suggest actions to Head of Camps to improve the curriculum, daily flow, employee morale and work methods
- Organize and assist with set-up and clean-up
- Promote and demonstrate safe work practices, suggest and implement procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
- Handles other responsibilities and duties as assigned or needed
Qualifications
- Solid communicator with demonstrated experience in working with a wide variety of audiences including, the public, staff, management, children and adults.
- Some people-management experience.
- Tennis Instruction Experience: 3+ years of proven ability in a tennis program or environment.
- Understands all emergency procedures for Camp Menlo and Team Sheeper.
- Experience working with students 5-12 years old, physical or learning disabilities, and special needs.
- Experience working in a fluid, fast-paced, or high-pressure environment.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Perks/Benefits:
- Starting wage is $25 per hour
- Access to all of our great facilities and programs
- Opportunity to work in other areas of the company