Recreation Supervisor (River Birch Tennis Center)

Job Summary

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

• 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).

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

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