Tennis Instructor - Head Coach - Recreation and Parks

Overview

Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is hiring head tennis coaches for youth and adult tennis classes, located at various county parks. We are currently seeking a head coach for fall, spring and summer classes. Fall, spring, and summer classes will run weekday afternoons from 4pm-9pm and weekends varying between the hours of 8am-6pm. Fall classes will run September - November.

Spring classes will run April – June. Summer class will run June-August. Candidates must be reliable, mature, courteous, professional and have knowledge/experience playing or instructing tennis. Must have good communication skills, be comfortable working with children and be able to work flexible evening and weekend hours.

You are applying for the Head Coach position, you must be at least 16 years of age, salary $18-$32 hr. depending on experience. Tennis certification preferred.

For additional information call Devon Standard at  or email at dstandard.

TO APPLY:

You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services:
International Credential Evaluation.

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Hiring Preference.

Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.

The following questions are part of the application process:

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.
• Do you have knowledge/experience playing tennis?
• If you have knowledge/experience playing tennis, please explain where you acquired this knowledge/experience.
• Do you have knowledge/experience instructing tennis?
• If you have knowledge/experience instructing tennis, please explain where you acquired this knowledge/experience.
• You are applying for the Head Coach position, are you at least 16 years of age?
• Are you able to work flexible afternoon, evening and weekend hours?
• For the months of September – early November classes run from 4pm-9pm Monday-Friday and from 8am-6pm Saturday-Sunday. What is your availability during this timeframe?
• For the months of April – August classes run from 4pm-9pm Monday-Friday and from 8am-6pm Saturday-Sunday. What is your availability during this timeframe?
• Do you have any tennis certifications?
• If you have a tennis certification, please list the certification.
• Do you have certifications in First Aid and CPR?
• I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit , click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.