About the Department
SUMMARY
Incumbents develop, lead, instruct, and evaluate tennis, pickleball and other racquet sport class and lesson programs. Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the master schedule; staffing specific programs, including the recruitment of instructors and officials; and overseeing Associate Tennis Pros, part time staff, and volunteers. Incumbents also perform administrative duties, such as compiling data, preparing reports, and soliciting bids.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or G.E.D., and two years teaching experience as a head tennis/racquet sport professional. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at time of hire, or be able to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire, a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Level 3 Tennis Certification or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Level 3 Tennis Certification, or higher.
Must have at time of hire, or be able to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire, First Aid & CPR certifications.
Pickleball certification preferred.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:
- Criminal Background Screening
- Drug Screen
- Education & Experience Verification
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.