Part-Time Tennis Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

15d

About The Position

The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking qualified Penn State students to serve as Tennis Instructors, offering both individual and group tennis instruction. Instructors are expected to conduct classes in an engaging, safe and effective manner, providing an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve objectives. Instructors must display excellent customer service, decision-making and communication skills. Ability to follow instructions and attend all mandatory trainings/meetings is required. Applicants must have prior tennis experience to be considered. Ideal candidates will play above a UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) level 4 level and have varsity high school experience. Job performance may include all the duties and responsibilities of positions in lower tier levels. Private Lesson Instructors should have experience playing tennis at a competitive level with a USTA ranking or recognized rating (current or prior), strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse age groups and skill levels Positions are available year-round. Applications will be continuously reviewed as positions become available. This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form FBI Criminal Background Check Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 square feet Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified Penn State student
• Prior tennis experience
• Ability to follow instructions
• Attend all mandatory trainings/meetings
• Excellent customer service skills
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Play above a UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) level 4 level
• Varsity high school experience
• Experience playing tennis at a competitive level with a USTA ranking or recognized rating (current or prior)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and skill levels

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes in an engaging, safe and effective manner
• Provide an encouraging and motivating atmosphere while helping participants achieve objectives
• Display excellent customer service, decision-making and communication skills
• Follow instructions and attend all mandatory trainings/meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees