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Tennis Professional

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff. * Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety ...

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Tennis Professional

Riverwoods, IL

Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff. * Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety ...

ClubCorp

Tennis Professional

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff. * Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety ...

EL1 Sports

Professional Baseball Instructor

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$19 - $70/hr

Verifiable Baseball playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level * Current or recent experience as an instructor preferred * Strong organizational and communication ...

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Wight & Company

Architectural Professional II

Darien, IL · On-site

$72K - $86K/yr

Architectural Professional, level II, is an intermediate-level position. We seek a skilled and proactive Architectural Professional II with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you ...

Wight & Company

Architectural Professional II

Darien, IL · On-site

$72K - $86K/yr

Architectural Professional, level II, is an intermediate-level position. We seek a skilled and proactive Architectural Professional II with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you ...

Tempus

Senior Software Engineer, Workbench

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Professional-level knowledge of application programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, or Java, as well as SQL. * Professional-level experience in web application development. * Demonstrated ...

Tempus

Senior Software Engineer, Workbench

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Professional-level knowledge of application programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, or Java, as well as SQL. * Professional-level experience in web application development. * Demonstrated ...

Casa Central

Internship Interest

Chicago, IL · On-site

... a professional level. Casa Central Interns will receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. Intern Responsibilities: * Completes relevant tasks for ...

Casa Central

Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

... a professional level. Casa Central Interns will receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. Intern Responsibilities: * Completes relevant tasks for ...

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Tennis Teaching Professional

Park Dist of Highland Park

Highland Park, IL • On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Summary: Under the direction of the Head Tennis Professional, the Tennis Teaching Professional is responsible for teaching tennis lessons and performing assigned administrative duties in a positive manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching Lessons
  • Teach private and group lessons as assigned in accordance with Park District policies.
  • Effectively communicate and demonstrate proper techniques, such as grip, stroke production, serve, footwork and rules.
  • Conduct instruction in accordance with the Clubs standardized methods and strategies.
  • Perform necessary administrative tasks, such as attendance taking, returning messages, and general correspondence with patrons and co-workers.
  • Discretely work through differences with fellow teaching professionals so as not to create distractions on the court or in front of clientele.
  • Arrive in time to start lessons punctually and allow enough time to fully complete lesson and cleanup as scheduled.

Administration and Budget
  • Complete timesheet daily by accurately inputting privates/groups/drop-in and administrative hours.
  • Secure substitute teaching professionals when unable to fulfill commitments.
  • Keep accurate attendance records and update master list at Front Desk. Ensure transfers are approved by Head Tennis Pro and Facility Supervisor II.
  • Maintain a neat and clean facility, including ball pickup and proper equipment storage after every shift.
  • Maintain list of client names for private lessons.
  • Participate in periodic staff meetings and professional development trainings.

Communication
  • Keep administrative staff apprised of any key issues, class assignment changes, and other significant developments in a timely fashion.
  • Solicit feedback and actively listen to others. Participate in quarterly Parent-Pro Conferences.
  • Make recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.

Service
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Safety
  • Conduct all work in a safe manner, including using personal protective equipment and safety devices as required. Identify and report any safety hazards.
  • Attend all Park District required training (Bloodborne Pathogens, Back Safety, Fire & Emergency, etc.).
  • Perform other Park District Duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum high school graduate with preference given to a four-year degree from a recognized college or university. Must be certified or able to obtain certification from the Professional Tennis Registry, the United States Professional Tennis Association or other approved agency. Minimum of one-year tennis teaching experience.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be certified or able to obtain within six months of employment: Certification with the Professional Tennis Registry "Professional Level" Certification or with the United States Professional Tennis Association "Professional 1 Level" Certification.
Schedule:
Classification: Part-Time 20-29 hours, non-exempt, IMRF Pension
Benefits: Employee Ambassador Program, IMRF Pension
The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.

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