Tennis Instructor – Angus Glen Tennis Centre

The Corporation of the City of Markham • Markham, ON

14d • CA$0 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

Applications are now being accepted for the temporary part-time position of Tennis Instructor in the Recreation Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by June 30, 2026. In this position you will be responsible for the preparation, organization and delivery of recreational tennis programs for children, youth, adult and seniors. You will also be responsible for ensuring a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

Requirements

• Level 1 Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) Instructor Certification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the discipline of tennis, instructional experience with children, youth, adults and seniors is an asset.
• Minimum age of 16 years of old at the start of employment
• Current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED certification
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years).
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

• instructional experience with children, youth, adults and seniors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates leads and supervises the program.
• Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of each group. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Co-coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement.
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies and procedures.
• Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Ensures all program participants are aware of upcoming events, program changes or cancellations.

What This Job Offers

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