Camp Tennis Instructor at Sacred Heart Greenwich

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast!

A Tennis Instructor handles camper group management and assists with tennis instruction and games in Tennis Camp. Tennis Instructors are hired in one of the following age groups:

• Rising 1st grade – 9th grades

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.
• Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
  
  

Extra Perks:

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.
  
  

Requirements:

• Tennis Background:
  
  • Experience playing youth, scholastic, or college tennis preferred,
• Experience: We are looking for experience working with children.
  
  • Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. 
  • Youth coaching experience preferred.
• Age Requirements: Must be at least age 18 by the start of camp.
• Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income.
• Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director.
• Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and participate in daily tennis activities with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with fellow instructors.
• Assist with skill instruction periods.
  
  • Help to instruct and act as an umpire.
• Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.
  
  • Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
  • Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
• Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day  
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.  

This job description is subject to change at any time.

ESF Camps & Experiences has been a vital influence in the camping industry since its inception in 1982. ESF, which stands for education, sports and fun, features nationally recognized and award-winning camp programs for people of all ages in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Offering an impressive portfolio, ESF’s mission is to provide the finest camp experience for people of all ages - an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. ESF operates over 60 sports and multi-activity day camps in multiple states (www.esfcamps.com), pre-college summer programs (www.boldsummers.com), baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies (www.philliescamps.com), and basketball camps with the Philadelphia 76ers (www.76erscamps.com) and Brooklyn Nets (www.brooklynnetsbasketballcamps.com). Each of ESF's camp programs are designed to prepare and empower campers to be tomorrow’s leaders by immersing them in a fun summer experience focused on innovation, creativity, communication, problem solving and collaboration. Considered one of the country’s leading camping companies and people developers, ESF is ever evolving and developing top-notch programming. ESF partners with thought leading organizations such as the Philadelphia Zoo, The Franklin Institute, Under Armour, BSD Education and in addition, has bench marked with blue-chip companies and organizations which include Disney, GE, Cirque du Soleil, Four Seasons, The US Marine Corps and IDEO. ESF also has a non-profit foundation which focuses on after school mentoring and summer camps for underserved children in 2 states (esfdreamcamp.org), and a non-profit foundation which provides a unique acting program to young people with physical disabilities (www.actingwithoutboundaries.org).