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Recreation Program Coordinator (Tennis) - Temporary 2025 Term

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 62215

Posted On 02/03/2025

Refreshed On 04/23/2025

Job Overview

Position Summary

**JOB SUMMARY:** The Tennis Program Coordinator will manage and coordinate the tennis program and services; manage and train tennis instructors; supervise six seasonal instructors working at three different tennis court locations within the city; maintain responsibility for execution of summer tennis program consisting of youth lessons, adult lessons and season-ending youth singles tournament; report to the Recreation Supervisor; complete evaluations of instructor staff; recommend program improvements; and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

JOB DUTIES:

+ Manage tennis program services; outreach activities.

+ Supervise, instruct and lead tennis instructors.

+ Conduct opinion surveys and needs assessments.

+ Implement organizational process and policy changes.

+ Evaluate program effectiveness.

+ Recommend organizational process and policy changes.

+ Teach tennis classes.

+ Train instructors on safety topics.

+ Communicate and coordinate with Park and Recreation office staff concerning weather-related issues, enrollment problems or program challenges.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

+ **Customer and Personal Service** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

+ **Administration and Management** - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

+ **Education and Training** - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

+ **Speaking and Persuasion** - Talking to others and encouraging them to change their minds or behavior.

+ **Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making** - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem, and the options, and picking the best one.

+ **Coordination** - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

+ **Social Perceptiveness and Monitoring** – Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing, and understanding people's reactions, in order to make improvements.

+ **Active Listening and Learning** - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions in order to figure out how to use new ideas or things.

+ **Management of Personnel Resources** - Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

+ **Service Orientation** - Looking for ways to help people.

+ **Deductive and Inductive Reasoning** - Using and making rules to solve problems and come up with answers from lots of detailed information.

+ **Information Ordering** - Ordering or arranging things.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience and knowledge of tennis game rules, scoring and techniques.

+ Experience instructing or advising youth.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Management or related field.

+ Leadership and supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

**SUPERVISORY STATUS:** Functional

**FLSA STATUS** : Non-exempt

Primary Contact

214881

City of Dubuque Human Resources Department

Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department

563-589-4125

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Athletics/Fitness/Recreation

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Temp

Full/Part

Full or Part Time

Pay/Salary

$21.28 Hourly

Company ID

931

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250203

End Date

20250801

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About the Company

Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community.

The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as:

+ Health and Dental Insurance

+ 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Retirement Savings (IPERS)

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

+ Short-Term Disability

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

+ Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service

+ Flexible Work Arrangements

+ Paid Time Volunteering

With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .