Recreation Specialist: Tennis and Pickleball Private Lessons

Parks and Community Services: Recreation

Salary

$20.53 Per Hour

Benefits

Free access to all 4 of the City of St. George Golf Courses, the Recreation Center, the City Pool and the Aquatic Center.
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Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Tennis and Pickleball Head Pro. Provides private lessons with beginners, intermediate and advanced players of all ages. Conduct private lessons on city property, using city equipment. Ensure all private lessons are paid for and report them to the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro. Track all lessons using the system that is provided by the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro. Agrees to submit all registration and fees to the city of St. George for private lessons.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

● Teaches beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages and abilities.

● Ensure all private lessons are paid for and report them to the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro

● Tracks all lessons using the tracking system provided by the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro

● Ensuring private lessons are scheduled outside normal clinics, tournaments, leagues and special events that are provided by the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro.

● Promotes and markets private lessons

● Conducts private lessons to the satisfaction of the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro

● Ensure private lessons are conducted on city property using city equipment

● Ensure all private lessons are registered and paid for through the City of St. George

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Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Conditions vary depending on the assignment or event. May work both indoor and outdoor during tennis

and pickleball events in varied temperatures and weather conditions. Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies and must be able to respond to these emergencies quickly and appropriately. Moderately heavy physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Moderate exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays and other schedules to help prepare for tennis

and pickleball events. This is a part time position with variable hours averaging less than 30 hours per week

over a period of 12 months


Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: None required.

Experience:

Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year tennis or pickleball playing experience.

Must be a 3.5 level or higher (determined by Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro)

Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience teaching tennis/pickleball

Licenses and/or Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained

throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

● USAPA and USTA sanctions, rules and regulations

● Current industry teaching techniques and incorporates them into the lesson.

● Understands that all private and group Tennis and Pickleball lessons taught within Washington

County will be taught under the direction of the City of St. George tennis and pickleball program.

Ability to:

● Understand and follow oral and written instructions

● Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

● Be a good self-starter

● Work the schedule provided by the Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro

● Provide customer service to player and parents

● Organize, schedule and track private lessons

● Teach tennis & pickleball

Skills:

● Proven teaching ability with youth, adults and seniors

● Highly motivated with excellent customer service skills


To Apply

Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 03/15/2022 05:00 PM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.