Tennis Instructor 1

POSITION SUMMARY
Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the tennis programs of the City and Mellon Tennis Center by coordinating and teaching tennis clinics, camps, and other tennis activities, while articulating and enforcing City policies and procedures.  Incorporates community issues, concerns, needs, physical and human resources while implementing the City’s/Center’s plan.  The individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness, and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department:  Parks and Recreation

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary:  $21.00 per hour

Union:  None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification:  Exempt

REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable),and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and remain a resident throughout employment. Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment.
Applicants must obtain Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance prior to appointment.
Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver’s license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of experience as a tennis instructor.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or a GED.
EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written:  None required for this position.
Performance:  None required for this position.
Medical:  Required.

POSITION DUTIES
Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned tennis clinics, camps, and other tennis activities, ensuring that approved programs adhere to established guidelines.
Assists in the development of lesson plans for the tennis clinics.
Acts as a role model for excellence in customer service.
Assists in overseeing daily tennis activities, center participants, maintaining order and preventing accidents/incidents, and responding to emergencies.
Assists in coordinating, planning, preparing, and distributing necessary equipment and materials for tennis programs or special events (e.g., festivals, tournaments, children’s events, etc.).
Assists in recruiting, directing, coordinating, and evaluating program facility volunteers.
Acts as an active participant in maintaining facility appearance and cleanliness.
May direct the work of and provide assistance to volunteers and/or seasonal personnel as assigned.
Administers CPR/AED/First Aid to victims in distress as needed.
Works evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.