Tennis Professional

SUMMARY:
The Oak Brook Park District is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Tennis Professional to lead and grow our thriving junior and adult tennis programs while providing exceptional instruction and leadership.

SUPERVISORY:
The Tennis Professional reports directly to the Superintendent of Enterprise Operations with supervisory assistance from Tennis Directors. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

➢ Deliver high-quality programming during scheduled group and private lessons

• Follow the curriculum, coaching philosophy guidelines, and apply the coaching
  principles.
• Follow and promote the junior training system’s guidelines and adult training pathway.
• Provide a good social and energetic learning environment in all group lessons.
• Follow the best practices guidelines and take accurate attendance.

➢ Increase student’s enthusiasm and participation in sport

• Motivate players to enjoy the game.
• Promote weekly practices, athletic training, in-house competitions and events.
• Assist in coaching the teams and running events and tournaments.

➢ Take student’s game to the next level

• Identify the next playing level for students.
• Guide the practices in order to take the player’s game to the next level.
• Show student improvement results.

➢ Communication with students/parents

• Communicate with students/parents and Tennis Directors about student’s progress.
• Complete student evaluation forms and participate in student/parent meetings.

➢ Increase programming department revenue

• Ensure student retention through quality programming.
• Increase programming participation for the assigned group and private lessons.

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you, Program and Rental Discounts, continuing education opportunities, and 457 Defined Contribution Plans 

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator at (630) 645-9529 or bdewolf@obparks.org

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.