Jr. Pro - Tennis

The  Jr. Pro – Tennis under the supervision of the  Program Director -  Tennis, the instructor is charged with effectively and safely supervising the tennis court area in accordance with the following policies established by the South Shore YMCA while also providing a high level of member service.  

Reports to Program Director - Tennis  

CORE EXPECTATIONS: 

 PROGRAM EXECUTION 

• Supervise all tennis activities while on duty, and assist with set up or break down of tennis clinic and/or lesson transitions. 

• Pro must circulate along and around courts, actively looking to offer advice, make corrections, and ensure that each player is safe. 

• Pro will dress and act professionally at all times. 

• Pro will work in close communication with other pros ensuring that the proper lesson plans are being followed out. Pro will also be prepared if required to run clinics on their own. 

• Respond to incidents appropriately, calmly and professionally.     

• Record all incidents and accidents immediately after situation has been resolved and you will not be distracted from overseeing their court. (Report emergency immediately to supervisor on duty) 

• Follow and enforce tennis rules on and off duty.   

STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK 

• Work with fellow YMCA staff members and treat them with respect. 

• Every tennis instructor has the responsibility of reviewing all guidelines for emergency procedures to ensure a prompt and appropriate response to any incident.  

• Perform other duties needed as delegated by the supervisor on duty or Tennis Directors. 

• Attend all staff meetings and complete skill trainings. 

  MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT 

• Enforce all tennis rules in a consistent, fair and firm manner. 

• Interact with members in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner. 

• Educate members of all policies and procedures of the YMCA and the Tennis Department when needed. 

• Be familiar with all information and answer questions about programs, schedules, and policies or direct people to Tennis Directors. 

• Ensure that the South Shore YMCA Child Protection Policies are fulfilled.     

 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 

• Maintain a clean and organized tennis environment. 

• Record and report any faulty equipment and/or lapse in maintenance to the supervisor on duty.   

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT 

• Support volunteers and their daily functions.   

YMCA COMPETENCIES - LEADER 

Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build supportive relationships with them.  

People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures 

Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibilit

• Current Certifications: 

1. Current PTR or USPTA Certification  

1.  Child Abuse Prevention  

1. OSHA/Emergency procedures  

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 

• Previous tennis instructor experience preferred.  

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, run, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.