Job Description
Job Location: Patterson Campus - Eugene, OR 97405
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: NegligibleJob Title: Group Tennis Instructor
Department: Tennis & Pickleball
Classification: Non-exempt, part time
Reports to: Tennis & Pickleball Director
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Tennis Instructors at the Eugene Family YMCA maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. Group Instructors coach and lead group tennis lessons, clinics, classes or events in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.
Essential Functions
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group programs and lessons as directed by the Tennis & Pickleball Director, to realize the Ys mission and goals
- Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants
- Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to tennis, health and well-being
- Maintains working knowledge of the sport of tennis to provide effective information and support to members
- Helps coordinate and run tennis mixers, clinics, leagues and other events or activities hosted at the Tennis & Pickleball Center
- Performs as a team player in the Tennis & Pickleball Department
- Maintain a clean and neat facility by ensuring proper set-up and clean-up for all activities
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA
- Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
- Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations competently
- Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due dates
- If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- At least six months of experience teaching group tennis classes and/or lessons
Preferred
Qualifications
- USPTA / USPA / USPTR / USTA certification
- Previous experience working at a YMCA
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to conduct classes and activities
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, running, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
Employee Benefits & Discounts
- Careers | Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org)
The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622.
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