Tennis Instructor - McFetridge Sports Center

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Tennis Instructor at the McFetridge Sports Center. The Tennis Instructor is responsible for assisting and/or running beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis lessons for kids and adults at the McFetridge Sports Center.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** Include the following - other duties may be assigned:
* Instruct both group and private tennis lessons with knowledge of the basic tennis skills and terminology.
* Utilize available tennis equipment to maximize the development of basic tennis strokes in small and large group lessons.
* Notify Tennis Coordinator of any equipment repairs needed and maintenance of courts.
* Provide a safe and fun environment that promotes enjoying the sport for exercise and fun.
** SKILLS REQUIRED
** Position requires ability to:
* Maintain an overall positive attitude with clients, patrons, staff members, and management
* Excellent communication skills
* Punctual and reliable
* Develop and teach lesson plans in a team environment
* Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur, including to help cover classes schedules as needed
* Ability to maintain program model that has been implemented
* Ensuring and following safety measures and regulations
* Physical ability to stand for long periods of time while on the court
* Ability to work daytime shifts on both weekdays and weekends.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Applicant should have 2-3 years previous tennis instruction experience. The applicant must have the ability to teach fundamental tennis skills to children 4 to 18 years old and adults of various skill levels.
** PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
** PTR or USPTA level 1 certification or higher or be registered to take the level 1 certification exam.
** HOURLY RATE RANGE:** $20.00-$25.50
** BENEFITS
* ** Paid Leave Accrual
* Sick Time Accrual
* 401(k) once eligibility is met
** Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:
** Recruiter:
Maggie Szot Contact:
Soldier Field - ASM Global
1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60605
** Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
**** POSITION**:
Tennis Instructor -- P/T Hourly  
** REPORTS TO**:
Tennis Coordinator Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
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