Recreation Supervisor (River Birch Tennis Center)

Recreation Supervisor (River Birch Tennis Center)

Salary

$57,616.00 - $89,273.60 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1950C

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

05/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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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 Bachelors 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 drivers license issued by N.C. or another state and acceptable driving record.
• College tennis playing background (preferred).

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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.

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Which best describes your experience teaching professional tennis?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Which best describes your experience playing tennis in college or any experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Do you have the following certifications:

• USPTA Level II (United States Professional Tennis Association)
• Level II PTR Professional Certification (Professional Tennis Registry)
• None of the above

05

Are you First Aid certified?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you certified to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you CPR certified?

• Yes
• No

08

Please list any additional certifications you currently hold. If none, type NA.

09

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

10

Please describe your experience working with children in a camp or clinic setting. If none, type NA.

11

Please describe your experience teaching adults. If none, type NA.

12

Please describe your overall coaching experience. If none, type NA.

13

Please describe your experience directing tennis tournaments. If none, type NA.

14

Describe how you keep up-to-date with new coaching techniques and industry trends.

15

What is your teaching philosophy?

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov