Tennis Instructor

Sandy City•Grand Junction, CO

2d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Program and Aquatics Coordinator, instructs tennis classes for youth and adults. See Full Job Description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on April 6, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $14.50 - $18.00/Hour STATUS: Seasonal (non-benefitted, 6 months or less, part-time) DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a minimum of one year experience in tennis instruction or playing tennis. Must be 15 years of age to apply. Knowledge of tennis, team building, and ability to be self-motivating; proper English usage, spelling, and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of facilities, materials, equipment, tools, etc.; great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of participants. Good communication skills; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction and to handle complaints; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of the program; ability to communicate effectively with all age groups. Use of tennis equipment, and occasional use of a telephone. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration. Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other! With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. Sandy City is committed to providing equal opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of employment without regards to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetics; protected veteran status; or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year experience in tennis instruction or playing tennis.
Must be 15 years of age to apply.
Knowledge of tennis, team building, and ability to be self-motivating; proper English usage, spelling, and vocabulary.
Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of facilities, materials, equipment, tools, etc.; great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of participants.
Good communication skills; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction and to handle complaints; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of the program; ability to communicate effectively with all age groups.
Use of tennis equipment, and occasional use of a telephone.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Must pass drug test before hire.