Summer Camp Tennis Pro - The Nelson Golf and Sports Club

Job Summary:

The Camp Tennis Pro will perform a variety of tasks in a summer camp setting including recreation activities, tennis, pickleball, and overseeing swimming. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Plans and leads activities in the specific fields of tennis and pickleball.
• Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities.
• Performs first aid following prescribed procedures and contacts emergency medical personnel when required by the situation.
• Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.
• Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
• Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn and enforce the camp’s safety and operating rules.
• Must attend staff meetings and orientation during the summer season.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Tennis experience required. (must have played at highschool or college level)
• Must pass reference checks and background screenings, which include fingerprint check and sex offender registry check.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to swim preferred.
• Able to participate in all tennis and pickleball games offered.
• Able to maintain attention and high level of energy or excitement for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend majority the of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.