Racquet Sports Instructor

Glen Ellyn Park District • Glen Ellyn, IL

7d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking qualified instructors for Pickleball, Platform Tennis, and Tennis to provide instruction for our participants. Instructors are responsible for instructing participants various skills and drills for each sport. Duties include but are not limited to developing and facilitating activities and drills, court set-up and takedown, group lessons, private lessons, and creating a fun, friendly environment for participants to learn the game. Programs include both youth and adult lessons. Pickleball programs run year round, Platform Tennis programs run Winter/Spring/Fall, and Tennis programs run Spring/Summer/Fall.

Requirements

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience is required
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified highly desired (GEPD will provide this training when needed)

Nice To Haves

• Passion for racquet sports
• Self-motivated
• Outgoing energetic personality
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with participants and their parents, staff, and the public

Responsibilities

• Developing and facilitating activities and drills
• Court set-up and takedown
• Group lessons
• Private lessons
• Creating a fun, friendly environment for participants to learn the game

Benefits

• Ackerman SFC and Seasonal Sunset Pool individual membership while actively employed
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive wages and paid training
• Learn new skills and build confidence with experience
• 4 Free one-time use guest passes for Park District facilities
• Staff Referral and other possible bonuses as well as recognition incentives
• Letter of recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities
• Work and interact with friends, make new ones, and have an impact on another individual's life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED