Boise Parks and Recreation offers youth tennis for kids ages 5-17 in the summer and fall.
Youth Tennis Instructor instructs and coaches youth in the fundamentals of the game of tennis.
Shifts vary, depending on location and assignment. Some classes are taught M-Th from 8-noon and some classes are Tu-Th with some possible nights and weekends.
This position is designated as At-Will.

Instructs or coaches students on the fundamentals of the game of tennis including rules of the game and various techniques to improve performance. Demonstrates various tennis techniques to students. (90%)

Communicates with the Youth Tennis Supervisor and administrative staff on rainouts, concerns or other issues involving the classes. Attends training sessions as required. Ensures the well-being of students while taking part in scheduled classes. Advises students on safety procedures and proper form to minimize injury. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Must be at least 16 years of age.

Experience playing tennis competitively at high school level or recreational adult league level.

Working knowledge of the rules of the game of tennis and various techniques used in the game.

Ability to learn lesson plans and tool; demonstrate skills to participants; deal with the public, coworkers and supervisors in a friendly and tactful manner; work evenings; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Two years of experience teaching and/or coordinating tennis programs and classes; First Aid and CPR certification.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities.

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures and in wet and humid conditions.
This position works: weekday evenings if instructing adult classes and weekday mornings if instructing youth classes.

19-Hour Temporary
All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.

4-Month Temporary
All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.

8-Month Seasonal
In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.

9-Month Temporary
In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.

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