Summer Guest Ranch Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY
The Tennis/Pickleball Instructor supports the success and growth of Parks amp; Recreation racquet sport programs by providing high-quality instruction, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, and delivering excellent guest service. This position leads skill development for participants of various ages and ability levels while supporting program operations, safety standards, and participant engagement.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide instruction in tennis and pickleball skills and techniques through private lessons, clinics, and group classes for youth and adult participants.
Plan and implement structured lessons appropriate to participant age, skill level, and program objectives.
Deliver constructive feedback and encouragement to support participant development, confidence, and enjoyment.
Ensure participant safety by monitoring activities, enforcing program rules, and following departmental safety procedures.
Provide excellent guest service by creating a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for participants, families, and spectators.
Respond to participant and parent questions or concerns professionally and escalate issues to supervisors when appropriate.
Maintain organization, care, and proper use of tennis equipment, courts, and program areas.
Support promotion and growth of tennis and pickleball programs through positive engagement and representation of Parks amp; Recreation services.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and staff to support program consistency and operational success.
Assist with program setup, breakdown, and general maintenance of activity areas.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engage with the participants and staff.
Attend weekly staff meetings during summer season.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with individuals of all ages and skill levels.
Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching tennis.
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Must be an excellent problem solver and solve issues in a timely manner.
Help and encourage anyone who needs advice or a helping hand.
Support others through teamwork, dedication and guidance in order to achieve excellence in a task or activity.
Must have complete knowledge, or proven ability to learn, the rules and regulations of the city program including the Child Safety Policy.
Must be available throughout majority of programs to oversee success.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
The physical, mental, and visual demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to run, jump, walk, sit, play, hear and talk.
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools.
Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or hot, humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud while in the field.
DRUG TEST REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.
POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.