About the Department

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.  We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments.  We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community. 

The Position 

The City of Maple Grove is seeking a passionate individual to serve  as a Tennis Instructor! Come enjoy the beautiful Minnesota spring and summer weather as you provide tennis lessons to guests.  As a Tennis Instructor you will work to develop and conduct lesson plans for youth, teens, and adults. You will also work to create and maintain a safe and energetic environment for all participants to learn and have fun. Join our growing and diverse community and help make an impact today!

Hours

Spring: Saturdays 9 AM - 12PM (Some Fridays when make-up classes are needed)

Position Duties

• Develop and conduct lesson plans for each class taught including the classes for youth, teens, and adults. 
• Develop and conduct specialized classes as requested by Supervisor. 
• Request supplies and materials as needed from Supervisor. 
• Be Familiar with emergency and accident procedures, and know what to do if an accident occurs. 
• Works with participants in a group setting and an individual basis to teach specific skills. 
• Stay educated of new trends, techniques and procedures. 
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons and communicates the objectives to participants, plans and instructs lessons through discussions, demonstrations and class participation. 
• Completes all other duties assigned by Supervisor. 

Ability to:

• To work independently 
• To work and communicate with a wide variety of people and ages. 
• Enthusiasm to work with youth, teens and adults.    

Minimum Qualifications

Need to have: 

• Must have some experience instructing youth, teens or adults and/or participate at a High School level playing tennis. 

Nice to have:

• General knowledge of the Parks and Recreation programs and its philosophy. 
• Experience developing and implementing programs and activities. 
• Previous coaching experience. 

Other Qualifications