RecTennis Site Director/Instructor-Tri-Cities/Yakima, WA at US Tennis Association Pacific Northwest

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tennis Instruction, Program Curriculum Implementation, Participant Safety Management, Communication, Leadership, Equipment Management, Attendance Tracking, Marketing, Protocol Adherence, Decision Making, Collaboration, Customer Service, Background Check Compliance, SafeSport Compliance

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Position Title: RecTennis Instructors and Site Directors Reports to: Regional Manager of Recreational Tennis Supervises: Not applicable Location: Local parks, schools, and/or recreational centers in your area Status: Part Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt; On-Call; Seasonal Do you have a passion for tennis? Do you want to work at an innovative, entrepreneurial, non-profit organization? Are you motivated to give back to communities and to provide programs and services that positively impact youth, teens, adults, and multi-generational families? USTA PNW is looking for Site Directors and Instructors to help drive our mission on and off the court. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Recreational Tennis for the designated area. This position is PART-TIME and SEASONAL. Site Directors must be over 18 years of age before program start date. Instructors can be a minor (17 years of age or younger) and we encourage minors to apply. Minors should use this application to be considered. Established in 1904, the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to promote and develop the growth of tennis by providing access for all. As one of the 17 sections of the USTA, the national governing body of the sport of tennis, USTA PNW serves over 25,000 individual adult and junior members, 200+ tennis facilities, and provides low-cost RecTennis afterschool and summer programs to 40,000 participants. USTA PNW has cultivated over 300 community partnerships including schools, public parks, recreation and shared spaces across four states. Learn more at www.ustapnw.org [http://www.ustapnw.org/]. MAJOR DUTIES * Create a welcoming, safe, and fun learning environment for all participants. * Communicate professionally with parents, partners, and community organizers. * Communicate prompt with Regional Manager as issues arise including, but not limited to; participant safety, extreme weather conditions, staff shortages, etc. * Implement and understand the program curriculum and provide on-going instruction and expertise at program sites. * Lead and direct participants activities and (transitions) assigned by the Site Director. * Ensure equipment set-up and take down for each session. Ensure that all equipment is in safe condition to use. Storing or the transport of equipment may be necessary depending on location working. * Check attendance roll for each session and check-out with parent sign-off for conclusion of each session. * Stay at site until all participants have been picked up by authorized personnel. * Perform marketing tasks as needed which include, but are not limited to, hanging flyers, working at marketing events, etc. * Follow and implement all USTA PNW procedures and protocols at all times. * Must understand and comply with the SafePlay code at all times. * Performing other duties as assigned. SITE DIRECTOR SPECIFIC DUTIES * Communicates with the Regional Manager of Recreational Tennis on how to handle the conditions that may delay or cancel a day of camp. * It is crucial for the Site Directors to work closely with their managers to create the best plan of action on those days when plans are derailed due to weather conditions (rain, lightning, smoke, high winds, etc.). * Site Director may be asked to transport equipment in their personal vehicles if there is no secure on-site location for storage at the site. * The Site Director will lead the day to day flow and direct Instructors. * Site Directors must be 18 years of age or older. ON-COURT VS. OFF-COURT * 90% On-Court * 10% Off-Court (preparing daily lesson plans and activities, setting up for day and cleaning up after camp) * Subject to change with business needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * Site Directors support and partner with Instructors, and will lead and direct participant activities and the general flow of the day. * Instructors have no supervisory responsibilities in regards to other staff. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS * Instructors work primarily and directly with Site Director and Regional Manager of Recreational Tennis. * Site Directors oversee and direct Instructors and work directly with the Regional Manager to problem-solve and communicate issues and feedback as needed. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Maintains high quality customer service with parents, participants, and public. TRAVEL DEMANDS Staff are responsible for the travel to and from the job site every work day. Staff must have what is deemed as reliable transportation which can mean bus, bike, personal vehicle, etc. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS * When reviewing this position during the year, the following will serve as performance indicators: * Pre and Post Season/Program Reviews performed by Supervisor (if applicable) * Achievement of specific objectives for areas of responsibility. * Evidence of high quality customer service. * Evidence of performance of major duties. * Evidence of performance as a productive team member. * Evidence of effective internal and external relationships. * Evidence of delivering the USTA PNW mission. QUALIFICATIONS * Experience teaching tennis is preferred. * Instructors can be an employee of any age. To act as a Site Director the employee must be 18+ years of age. * Experience working with children and adults in a teaching setting is preferred. * Dependability, communication skills, and an excellent work ethic. * Ability to accept guidance and supervision. * Desire to work with children and act as a positive role model. * Ability to lead and direct participants activities and transitions. * Desire, passion, and ability to promote and grow the game of tennis. * Ability and comfort of collaborating and taking direction. * Must have the ability to pass a background check. * Ability to make quick decisions that best serve participants. * Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects. * Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, partners, vendors. CONDITIONS OF HIRE * Must have the ability to continually pass a background check. * Must complete the USTA Safe Sport online education course. Link provided with offer of employment. Online course takes approximately 90 minutes. Required refreshers annually. * Must sign the USTA PNW Seasonal Offer Letter and Seasonal Employee Handbook. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORK ENVIRONMENT * Programs occur at outdoor and indoor sites/facilities and may include extreme weather conditions (heavy rainfall, high temperatures and sun exposure, etc.). * The ability to lift 20-45 pounds regularly. * The ability to squat and bend over regularly. * The ability to carry out repetitive motions regularly. * The ability to lift and carry awkward items from one location to another. * The ability to respond quickly to sounds and visual cues (such as alarms and/or safety concerns both on and off court). * The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. * The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. * The ability to work in extreme weather and indoor/outdoor conditions including school gymnasiums. * The ability to stand for length of shift (with breaks and lunches given per policy). COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * Hourly rates outlined in annually signed Offer Letter. * Position currently ineligible for health benefits as outlined in the signed Employee Handbook. * May be eligible for SICK benefits as defined by state requirements. SICK hours accrued can be located in the individual employee’s ADP WorkForce Now profile upon hire. HOW TO APPLY Candidates interested in applying can submit an application via our USTA PNW Applicant Portal [https://rectennis.com/careers/]. Please make sure to apply for the geographic location you are interested in applying for as there are several links based on city/state. Thank you! USTA PNW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. USTA PNW is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know via email or phone at 503-718-3326.

Responsibilities

Instructors and Site Directors are responsible for creating a welcoming, safe, and fun learning environment while implementing the program curriculum and providing on-court instruction for youth, teens, and adults. Site Directors specifically lead the day-to-day flow, direct Instructors, and manage communication regarding site conditions and participant flow.