Part-Time Junior Tennis Assistant

About us: The Burlington Tennis Center (BTC) is a premier public facility featuring 12 lighted plexipave courts, shaded viewing areas, and a pavilion. Built in 1996, BTC was recognized as an Outstanding Tennis Facility by the USTA in 1997 and serves as a Tennis Welcome Center. Located near the Aquatics Center in City Park, BTC offers a variety of tennis programs for juniors and adults of all levels, while hosting high school, collegiate, and USTA tournaments. Burlington Parks and Recreation also maintains additional courts at Fairchild and Davidson Parks.

What you will do:

This is a part-time position assisting the tennis director with a number of on and off court duties, including, but not limited to, greeting and welcoming customers, clinic and camp instruction, directing junior and adult mixers, supervising and training the other part time staff, and performing cleaning and maintenance duties at the tennis court complex. A successful applicant should know the rules of tennis, have some playing and teaching experience, a level of comfort speaking to groups, a willingness to be a team player, openness to learn, ability to be tactful and courteous with the tennis center patrons, and willingness to be service-orientated to establish good public relations.

Tennis Instruction and Training:

Lead weekly clinics and summer camps for junior and adult players, focusing on tennis fundamentals. Teach players the rules, proper attire, and etiquette of tennis to enhance their overall experience. Support the Tennis Director in training staff on effective coaching methods (training provided by the Tennis Director).

Facility Operations and Maintenance:

Oversee the opening and closing of the tennis center, ensuring smooth daily operations. Set up ball machines and prepare facilities for patrons. Assist in maintaining city tennis courts, including repairing surfaces, clearing debris, replacing nets, wind screens, and center straps.

Customer Engagement:

Greet and welcome patrons to promote programs and foster a positive atmosphere. Professionally answer phone calls, providing accurate information about tennis programs to callers and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Reliable Transportation :

Access to dependable transportation is essential.

Personality Traits :

Outgoing, enthusiastic, and passionate about serving and teaching others. Willingness to

Learn :

Open to training in coaching, service, leadership, and professionalism.

Skills and Abilities :

Strong sense of urgency, effective time management, and organizational capabilities.

Tennis Knowledge :

Familiarity with tennis rules, proper attire, and etiquette is a must.

Minimum Qualifications:

Age Requirement :

Applicants must be at least 15 years old.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. or less of tennis related items and be physically able to perform general maintenance duties, including a leaf blower. Work is performed mainly outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot summer temperatures.