Tennis Instructor

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

• Greeting participants and providing a high level of customer service.
• Responsible for the preparation of lessons plans, instructing, and evaluating class participants.
• Lead tennis lessons for varying ages with a maximum number of 10 participants per instructor.
• Arrive on time, prepare needed equipment and communicate weather related cancellations.
• Track attendance and communicate program updates to participants.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies and administer first aid as needed.
• This is a part-time, seasonal position for the months of May– August. Class schedule is set in advance with participant registration. Classes will run when the minimum number of participants are met. Course offerings include beginner lessons, youth lessons and camps. Compensation is based on experience and certifications.

Location: Harmon Park in Prairie Village and R Park in Roeland Park.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

• High School Junior / 17 years of age and older.
• Prior tennis experience is necessary.
• Prior tennis teaching experience is a plus.
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Have a positive attitude and show professionalism in communications.
• Experience working with all ages, confident managing multiple participants at a time, and the ability to create a fun environment.
• Criminal History Background Check required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Strong communication and customer service skills. 

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Exposure to a variety of weather conditions working outside.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.