Are you passionate about tennis and enjoy coaching youth players? The Robinswood Tennis Center is seeking an experienced Tennis Instructor to join our team. As a Youth Tennis Instructor you will provide high-quality tennis instruction to children, collaborate with others on our team to plan, organize, schedule, lead and promote a variety of youth programs, activities, tournaments, and special events. Current position opening is for a part-time instructor but there is an opportunity for additional hours and teaching other programs based on facility needs.   Robinswood Tennis Center is a year-round public facility serving primarily Bellevue residents but is considered a regional facility for the greater tennis community. The Tennis Center features a main building housing 4 indoor courts, locker room facilities, administrative offices, and a retail kiosk. There is an additional 4 outdoor courts, 2 of which are covered by a seasonal air structure (winter). Tennis programs offered include: youth and adult group lessons, private instruction, competitive youth development teams, drop-in classes such as cardio tennis, senior drill & play, and adaptive programs such as wheelchair tennis. Activities include USTA Leagues, inter-club competition, team workouts, and local and sanctioned USTA tournaments. * Provide individual and group tennis instruction to children of various ages and skill levels. * Prepare lesson plans, develop curriculum, determine teaching standards. * Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment to motivate students to reach their full potential.  * Ensure that all tennis activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Bellevue Parks & Community Services policies and procedures. * Interact professionally with parents, students, and customers. * Address inquiries, concerns, requests and respond in a timely manner.  * Assist with the promotion and communication of program. * Collect data, maintain class rosters, develop reports and assist program staff with other administrative support tasks. * Assist with basic court maintenance items, including but not limited to the condition of nets, scorekeeper repair/replacement, teaching cart ball inventory. * Ensure proper use/care, and set-up and storage of program equipment. * Enforce facility rules, policies, guidelines and safety standards   Supervision Received and Exercised:  * This position typically works under the direction of the Program Coordinator but frequently sets their own work objectives. * May lead and oversee teaching assistants, other staff, and/or volunteers. * Previous experience as a Tennis Instructor/coach is required. * Proficiency in teaching children is essential. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Comprehensive knowledge of tennis techniques, strategies, and rules. * Ability to create engaging and effective lesson programs and clinics. * Ability to conduct individual participant skill evaluations. * Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants. * Ability to communicate in an articulate and informative manner. * Ability to provide clear instructions, written and verbal. * Ability to handle emergency situations. * Skill in working with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective and respectful manner. Education, Experience, and Other Requirements * Three years or more of tennis teaching experience. * PTR/USPTA certification preferred. * Competitive tennis playing experience: High School, College, USTA League/Tournaments * USTA Safe Play certification or be able to become certified within three months of hire. * CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain. * Must pass a criminal background check. Physical Demands:  * Work involves moving, communicating, and standing for extended periods of time. * Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * The employee may be required to set-up, lift, transport tennis equipment up to 25 pounds. * Work environment may be indoors and/or outdoors. * Hours may vary and may require weekends, evenings and holidays. This is a variable, non-exempt, non-union position. Definition of a Variable Employee * Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire. * Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be less than 28 hours per week.