Camp Tennis Instructor at Sacred Heart Greenwich

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments? At ESF Camps, we are on a mission to create a summer like no other for campers from preschool to 8th grade. We are looking for energetic and passionate people to join our team and make a positive impact while having a blast!

A Tennis Instructor handles camper group management and assists with tennis instruction and games in Tennis Camp. Tennis Instructors are hired in one of the following age groups:

• Rising 1st grade - 9th grades

Why ESF?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.
• Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor children.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks:

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements are available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members' children.

Requirements:

• Tennis Background:

• Experience playing youth, scholastic, or college tennis preferred,

• Experience: We are looking for experience working with children.

• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.

• Youth coaching experience preferred.

• Age Requirements: Must be at least age 18 by the start of camp.

• Hours: Typically, from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extended hours for additional income.

• Schedule Commitment: Any schedule changes or time off must be pre-approved by the site director.

• Required Training: Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.

• Dress Code: Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Dive into the Camp Day! Promote and participate in daily tennis activities with enthusiasm, collaborating effectively with fellow instructors.

• Assist with skill instruction periods.

• Help to instruct and act as an umpire.

• Safety & Positive Group Management: Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with an emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management. Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.

• Be the Ultimate Role Model: Supervise campers, while fostering a positive, welcoming, and safe environment.

• Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from "Gratitude" to "Bring It" daily.

• Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.

• Adhere to all company policies.

• Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and our leadership team.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director, with additional accountability to the Site Director.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Push/pull, lift, and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergencies, including running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion.

This job description is subject to change at any time.