A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
This position oversees and supervises the operation of the River Birch Tennis Center, plans and implements year-round tennis programming, and maintains courts at other various parks. This position also performs professional and supervisory duties such as planning and implementing programs, training and managing part-time staff, working with user groups, and providing customer service to the public.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt This is continuous job posting and may close at any time. Plan and implement programs, create work and league schedules; Teach individual and group tennis lessons; Assist the public with registration, inquiries, reservations, and departmental information; Supervise programs, classes, activities, and leagues; Promote programs and activities through publications, presentations, and other marketing material; Manage overall facility operations, including opening/closing center and coordinating activities; Requisition of supplies and equipment necessary to operate various activities and programs, investigate accidents and incidents, report damages and losses; Weekly and monthly reports/inspections and entering service requests; Prepare and maintain reservations/attendance records and reports, employee timesheets, accident/incident reports, and other documentation; Assist with budget preparation for programs and the facility; Collect fees and payments; Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff; Work collaboratively with other employees, departments, and outside organizations to implement a variety of activities; Attend professional development trainings and meetings; Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in recreation administration or closely related field; and Three (3) to five years (5) of verifiable, professional tennis teaching experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
principles, practices, and techniques of recreation administration; current tennis industry standards and best practices; policies and regulations affecting the operation of a tennis center; tennis rules, regulations, and applications; First aid, CPR, and AED techniques. fiscal procedures and practices.
Skilled in:
using athletic tools and equipment; facility management techniques; using office equipment, including computers and related software; effectively communicating and motivating others; time management and organization; leading staff Ability to: plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate facility operations and programs; create league schedules; participate in outreach and adaptive programs; able to start new programs and grow existing program; train, supervise, and evaluate part-time employees; effectively use technology within the workplace; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate tactfully and courteously with the public; perform work requiring good physical and mental condition; ability to create fun and informative tennis sessions for kids and adults; ability to perform light maintenance such as power washing, blowing and/roll-drying courts, replacing nets and windscreens; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, outside organizations, and the public. Must possess a USPTA Level II or a Level II PTR Professional certification. Must have (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain valid First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications. Valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state and acceptable driving record. College tennis playing background (preferred).
