POSITION: Tennis Coordinator/Instructor  

COMPENSATION: $24.50/HR

REPORTS TO: Site Director

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt

OVERVIEW

The Tennis Coordinator/Instructor position is responsible for planning, instructing, implementing, and evaluating program outcomes for the Tennis Academy program. Provide regular clerical and administrative support, prepare and answer correspondence and reports, maintain schedule and calendar, answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, visitors and other interested parties. In addition, the position also provides supervision promotes engagement of club members, and ensures a safe and supportive environment for club members by promoting positive relationships.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Promotes and stimulates program participation. Orients new members programs, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Provides beginning through advanced instruction and performs racquet stringing. Provides guidance and role modeling to members. Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vans, tutoring, etc. Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club vans, etc. Participates in training / educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills. Actively engage in county side athletic program meetings, initiatives, and events. Additional duties as assigned.

Programs 

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members. Creates and coaches age appropriate tennis program that will include tournaments, etc. Develops and posts daily, weekly and monthly program plans and schedules. Manages marketing for tennis programs to include email blasts, school flyers, etc. Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, program effectiveness and outcomes. Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement. Maintains records to track attendance and participation. Recommends development of new programs / enhancement of existing programming. Responsible for the upkeep of program equipment.

Supervision and Administrative Management 

• Maintains order and, as required and as per BGCMLA policy, discipline of club members. Supervises and trains volunteers and tennis instructors. Ensures a productive work environment by participating in programmatic / club staff meetings. Builds community relationships for the benefit of the Club inside and outside BGCMLA.
• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget with approval of Supervisor. Keeps supply areas neat and orderly. Completes and submits all required paperwork on time.
• Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current. Recommends needed repairs to facility and / or equipment. 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

• This position reports to the club Site Director. This position supervises tennis staff and volunteers. This position does include fiscal accountabilities. 

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: The position will be expected to develop positive and supportive professional relationships with members, serving as a positive role model for young people through communication, dress, and attitude. The position will also engage in extensive interaction with club staff in program management and club operations. 
• External: As needed the position will be involved in collaborative, or engage in leading, community outreach, program extension, and club related event activities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and / or formal training equivalent to a minimum of two years
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to navigate technology: iPad/laptop.
• Hold a valid drivers’ license and pass motor vehicle driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS

• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, and programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs; principles and practices of supervision and management; principles and practices of project management; principles and practices of youth development and quality programs.
• Skilled in understanding group dynamics and ability to run group activities; planning, organizing, promoting, implementing, and evaluating program activities; and working towards positive outcomes. Skilled in creative planning, lesson planning, implementing quality youth programs, organizational /and project management, and working toward positive outcomes.
• Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and coach staff, assesses challenges; build trust and respect among fellow team members; value the input and know-how of other team members; organize and prioritize time well and focus on completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision; Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in the quality of work performed.