Tennis Instructor (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

1d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Intramural-Recreational Sports Department is looking for Tennis Instructors to work for our Tennis Instructional Program this spring. Lessons are held at Snyder Tennis Center on UVA’s Grounds. Instructors will be leading up to six participants during lessons. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to modify movements for participant safety, and exemplary customer service skills. Applicants should have experience playing tennis, while previous instructional experience is preferred. Duties: Lead and instruct a variety of tennis lessons in a safe and effective manner for our University faculty, staff, students, and members. Lessons may involve youth or adult participants. Instructors are responsible for fully engaging participants in vibrant activities that promote a lifetime interest in tennis; correctly instructing and teaching lessons designed for participant enjoyment and safety; effectively communicating; and providing exemplary customer service. Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies. Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures. Lessons will mostly occur outdoors at the Snyder Tennis Center. Required Qualifications: Some experience leading group tennis lessons and/or competitive tennis playing experience at the high school or collegiate level. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to modify movements for participant safety, and exemplary customer service skills. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available, and positions will be filled as the need arises. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student Experience: Some experience leading group tennis lessons and/or competitive tennis playing experience at the high school or collegiate level. Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

Requirements

• Some experience leading group tennis lessons and/or competitive tennis playing experience at the high school or collegiate level.
• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to modify movements for participant safety, and exemplary customer service skills.
• Current UVA student

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should have experience playing tennis, while previous instructional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct a variety of tennis lessons in a safe and effective manner for our University faculty, staff, students, and members.
• Lessons may involve youth or adult participants.
• Instructors are responsible for fully engaging participants in vibrant activities that promote a lifetime interest in tennis
• correctly instructing and teaching lessons designed for participant enjoyment and safety
• effectively communicating
• providing exemplary customer service
• Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies.
• Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed