About the job:

Provide tennis program instruction and facility supervision with some independence. Teach the rules and fundamentals of tennis to youth ages 5 - 14. Promote an environment consistent with program philosophies and goals.

A day in the life:

• Supervises participants in tennis programs and ensures safe use of facilities.
• Maintains security of facility.
• Reports vandalism and theft.
• Maintains all required records and forms.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures. Notifies supervisor and appropriate law enforcement or emergency services if necessary. 
• Sets up and breaks down of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with participants, parents and staff, providing accurate information related to work assignment.
• Participates in district wide special events as needed.

Schedule:

 This is a seasonal position from early June to mid August.

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Tennis instruction including the rules of the sport;
• Safety guidelines related to assignment. 

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate initiative, exercise some independent decision making, and plan activities and tasks;
• Provide leadership from within team;
• Effectively communicate with staff and public, interact with a variety of patrons/participants;
• Actively participate in all activities;
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. Must be 16 years of age or older; AND       
2. Currently attending High school or High school diploma or equivalent; AND
3. Some work/volunteer experience related to position; AND
4. Basic knowledge of Tennis; OR
5. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training

Certification:

First Aid/CPR

Supervision Exercised:

Some leadership and direction provided to staff and volunteers.

Supervision Received:  

Work under the general supervision of Sports Program Coordinator. Receive routine (daily/weekly) direction from Tennis Program Specialist.

Working Conditions:

• Depending on job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include exposure to environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures.
• Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.  
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained periods of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.  
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to deliver equipment and supplies and set-up and break-down equipment and facilities.  
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Application consideration and wage calculation:

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.  

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

• Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.