Tennis Instructor 1

Tennis Instructor 1

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Exempt, Full Time

Job Number

26-TIN1-01

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

01

• Description
• Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the tennis programs of the City and Mellon Tennis Center by coordinating and teaching tennis clinics, camps, and other tennis activities, while articulating and enforcing City policies and procedures. Incorporates community issues, concerns, needs, physical and human resources while implementing the Citys/Centers plan. The individual must possess the sensitivity, awareness, and skills associated with working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Department: Parks and Recreation

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable),and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and remain a resident throughout employment.

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• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment.

• Applicants must obtain Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance prior to appointment.

• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, drivers license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of experience as a tennis instructor.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or a GED.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned tennis clinics, camps, and other tennis activities, ensuring that approved programs adhere to established guidelines.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans for the tennis clinics.
• Acts as a role model for excellence in customer service.
• Assists in overseeing daily tennis activities, center participants, maintaining order and preventing accidents/incidents, and responding to emergencies.
• Assists in coordinating, planning, preparing, and distributing necessary equipment and materials for tennis programs or special events (e.g., festivals, tournaments, childrens events, etc.).
• Assists in recruiting, directing, coordinating, and evaluating program facility volunteers.
• Acts as an active participant in maintaining facility appearance and cleanliness.
• May direct the work of and provide assistance to volunteers and/or seasonal personnel as assigned.
• Administers CPR/AED/First Aid to victims in distress as needed.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

01

Are you a current City of Pittsburgh resident? It is required that you be a resident of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for this position. If you are not a resident and you apply, your application will be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

02

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Did you read and understand that Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearances are required prior to appointment?

• Yes
• No

05

Did you read and understand that you must obtain CPR, AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain throughout employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least two (2) years of experience as a tennis instructor?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Pittsburgh

Address 414 Grant Street

Room 431

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone 412-255-2710

Website http://www.pghjobs.net