HEAD RACQUET SPORTS PRO

**SUMMARY** Incumbents develop, lead, instruct, and evaluate tennis, pickleball and other racquet sport class and lesson programs. Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the master schedule; staffing specific programs, including the recruitment of instructors and officials; and overseeing Associate Tennis Pros, part time staff, and volunteers. Incumbents also perform administrative duties, such as compiling data, preparing reports, and soliciting bids. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** High school diploma or G.E.D., and two years teaching experience as a head tennis/racquet sport professional. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. **CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** Must have at time of hire, or be able to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire, a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Level 3 Tennis Certification or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Level 3 Tennis Certification, or higher. Must have at time of hire, or be able to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire, First Aid & CPR certifications. Pickleball certification preferred. **SELECTION PROCESS** Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include: - Criminal Background Screening - Drug Screen - Education & Experience Verification - E-Verify - Fingerprinting To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click [HERE](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/surprise/classspecs/1817588?keywords=head%20racquet%20sports%20pro&pagetype=classSpecifications) ***The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.***