RECREATION SPECIALIST - TENNIS & PICKLEBALL I

RECREATION SPECIALIST - TENNIS & PICKLEBALL I

Salary

$14.18 Hourly

Location

City Commons Building - St. George, UT

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202600114

Department

PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Tennis & Pickleball Head Pro, Recreation Manager, and City of St. George will teach

tennis/pickleball to beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages through clinics and camps. As well as, monitors

tennis and pickleball facilities, performs minor maintenance, sells and stocks concessions, registers players for tennis and

pickleball, handles cash transactions, takes phone calls, updates website and registration software, tracks all clinics, assists

with tournaments, referee tennis or pickleball, leagues and special events.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks,

knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks

performed by positions in this class.)

• Teaches Tennis and Pickleball to beginner, intermediate and advanced players of all ages through clinics,
• camps, classes and special events.
• Promotes and markets the City of St. George tennis & pickleball program
• Keeps Head Pro abreast of any concerns related to staff, programs, drop-in play, equipment, tennis and
• pickleball community and all aspects of both facilities
• Work camps, tournaments, leagues, clinics, special events and runs errands
• General office and clerical duties at both pickleball and tennis. Organizes, cleans and prepares and
• maintains facilities and other work areas.
• Provide customer service in person, over the phone or by email; answering questions and/or referring
• customers to appropriate staff members
• Works at multiple tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of St. George.
• Registers players for tennis and pickleball tournaments, clinics, lessons, etc. Follows money handling
• policies
• Must be able to resolve conflicts with the public in such a manner as to protect the rights of the City
• while encouraging the use of the facility by all interested citizens.
• Officiates tennis or pickleball matches, during league, or tournaments.
• Study, understand, perform and enforce proper tennis or pickleball rules
• Sets up and takes down all equipment during shifts
• Writes injury reports for players that get injured during the course of the game
• Writes ejection / sportsmanship reports for players, or spectators that are in violation of our
• sportsmanship / zero tolerance policy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to

identify and evaluate emergencies. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Requires

moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force

frequently. Mental demands of intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and other schedules to help prepare for

recreation offerings. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging less than 28 hours per week over

a period of twelve months.

Qualifications

Education: None required.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months tennis or pickleball playing experience

Licenses and/or Certifications: None

CPR, First Aid, AED certification required. Must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout

employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Be a good self-starter.
• Instruct clinics at multiple tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of St. George. Instruct junior and adults at beginner level.
• Work the schedule provided by the Head Tennis and Pickleball pro
• Be a team player and help others on staff
• Bring issues or concerns regarding players or parents to the Head Pro
• Keep busy during slow times
• Communicate effectively with players, parents and spectators
• Handle tense situations by communicating with players, parents and spectators

Skills:

• Highly motivated
• Dependable
• Customer service oriented
• Computer literate

Benefits for part-time employees:

Recreation Benefit

Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees.

Note: Golf course privileges are based on availability. Employees can book a tee-time within 24 hours or the same day, but may be turned away if there are no available tee-times. If you happen to be golfing with at least 2 paying customers; tee times can be set with more advance notice, but are still based on availability. Red Hills Golf Course will not be available to schedule tee times in advance --- walk on play based on availability only.

Employer St. George, City of (UT)

Address 61 South Main Street

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone 435-627-4670

Website https://sgcityutah.gov