Tennis Staff Member

About the role

This work involves assisting the Tennis Coordinator in the overall operation of the programmed tennis facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, arranges, and conducts programmed activities and special events, ensuring they are conducted in a safe manner and according to policies.
• Registers and takes attendance of all participants involved in the facility.
• Checks in tennis players to specific courts and times, collects court fees, and reports patrons who reserve court time but do not appear to use the court.
• Instructs participants according to weekly lesson plans, conducting drills in specific tennis skills such as forehand, backhand, lob, serve, and volley.
• Responds to inquiries from patrons in person and over the phone, providing information regarding tennis programs, court times, leagues, and tournaments.
• Supervises the participants and maintains order both on and off the court.
• Affords assistance to the Recreation Coordinator in the overall operation of the facility.
• Maintains courts as needed, including court cleaning, trash and debris removal, and general net maintenance.
• Performs light custodial duties in and around the facility, which may include snow shoveling.
• Prepares and maintains end of shift reporting, deposit slips and other daily records.
• Secures the building according to specified procedures.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn the rules and play of the game of tennis.
• Ability to learn to play the game of tennis.
• Ability to provide instructions to and set up drills for participants of all ages and ability levels.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, as well as with members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to walk and move about the facility 75% to 100% of the time.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Skills

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn the rules and play of the game of tennis.
• Ability to learn to play the game of tennis.
• Ability to provide instructions to and set up drills for participants of all ages and ability levels.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, as well as with members of the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to walk and move about the facility 75% to 100% of the time.

Benefits

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Pay

Pay Range: $15.00+ per hour

Schedule

Part-time/Seasonal

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Contact Points

• City of Omaha Human Resources Department
• 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
• Omaha, NE 68183
• Phone: (402) 444-5300
• Fax: (402) 444-5314
• Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
• Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work.
• The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment.
• If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment.
• Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

Veteran Points

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work.
• The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment.
• If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment.
• Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.