Tennis Instructor Lacy Road, Fitchburg

Summer Youth Tennis Instructors Needed! HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! This position will remain open until filled.

This is an exciting opportunity for responsible individuals with a passion for working with kids and a love for tennis! The City of Fitchburg Recreation and Community Services Department is currently looking for summer staff to join us as Youth Tennis Instructors.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Recreation and Community Services Manager, you will provide youth participants ages 4-16 with a fun learning experience, while improving their basic skills and knowledge of tennis. You will also teach the fundamentals and rules of the game as well as teach participants a lifetime sport.

• Plan, create, and lead daily sessions to teach tennis.
• Provide a safe, fun, and challenging atmosphere for all participants.
• Teach the rules and principles of the game to all participants.
• Do the USTA skills test for each participant the last week of each session.
• Give USTA Awards to each participant that passes their USTA skills test.
• Turn in skill test scores to the Recreation Department at the completion of each session.
• Provide the Rec. Dept. with a detailed daily lesson plan as well as an overall lesson plan for the session.
• Keep daily attendance records on forms provided by the Recreation Department.
• Notify the Recreation Department of injuries/accidents, Fill-out an accident report form when necessary.

• Experience or training in the rules of tennis and knowledge in all facets of the tennis game.
• A reliable source of transportation is a necessity.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with youth ages 4-16;
• Ability to work in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision;
• Dress in proper tennis attire (neat in appearance);
• Possess punctuality.
• Ability to maintain adequate attendance.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse individuals and groups.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Your unique experiences matter to us, even if they don’t align perfectly with every requirement listed. We recognize that skills come from diverse paths, and we value what makes your journey special. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply!

Light work:
Exerting 0-10 lbs frequently. Frequently standing and walking. Occasionally sitting and running.

Outside work is 100% of the time. Occasional exposure to temperature changes. Exposure to heat/cold extremes is seldom.