Tennis Professional I

Company: Town of Cary
Location: Cary
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

Description The Town of Cary requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Town of Cary employees.The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law. The nationally accredited Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is looking for aTennis Professionalto work at theCary Tennis Park assisting tennis professionals and full-time tennis staff in routine management of programs including camps, clinics, tournaments and special events. Ideal candidate willbe comfortable teaching beginners, intermediates, and advanced players, both juniors and adults. Should be USPTA or USPTR certified, as well as having at least 3 years of teaching experience. Work is performed under regular supervision following regularly established routines subject to more general instructions. Work requires public contact. Typical Tasks Assists senior tennis professionals and full-time tennis staff as required; Leads or assists other tennis professionals and full-time tennis staff with camp and clinic instruction; Encourage and promote utilization of the Cary Tennis Park; Manages program and participant evaluations; Assists with tournaments/special events; May teach private lessons; Develop private lesson clientele; Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of tennis skills, rules and strategies and some knowledge of other sports; knowledge of modern principles and practices of recreation and physical education; knowledge of business administration and practices in planning and researching programs, clinics and tournaments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town and community officials, employees, media personnel, volunteer groups and the public; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare and maintain records; ability to resolve disputes with fairness and impartially. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Requires any combination of teaching and playing experience equivalent to three (3) years of teaching experience. Requires tennis playing experienceat a minimum of high school varsity level. PrefersUSPTAorUSPTRcertification,USTArating of 4.0 or higher. Four years of varsity college-level playing experience is preferred. Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment. Requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for all new Town of Cary employees. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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