2008 Junior Instructor Volunteer Program

 

Recruitment Announcement for the Junior Tennis

Instructor Program 2008

Application: Complete Junior Tennis Instructor Program application at Kiwanis Recreation Center.  Application will be taken and reviewed throughout the summer.  Application should be directed to Kiwanis Director of Junior Tennis, Suk Ong.  Previous tennis experience and/or volunteer experience are preferred.  All applications will be screened and the most qualified applications will be invited for an interview.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic knowledge of tennis skills and fundamentals, an aptitude for playing tennis, and successful leadership skills.  Dates for interview are on May 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 29th, and 30th.

Hours and availability: Volunteer participants in the Junior Tennis Instructor Program will generally be assigned to "shadow" the lead tennis staff at the award winning NJTL Tennis Camp, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 11:30 am. The camp consists of seven one-week sessions, and Junior Instructor Program participants will receive assignments for one-week periods.

Ages: A minimum age of 13 years old is required. There is no maximum age for this volunteer position; however, youth ages 13-18 are preferred.

Training: Mandatory training featuring 2-2½hours of on- and off-court education and testing prior to start the volunteer position. Dates for the mandatory training will be on June 1st.

Participant Functions: Including but not limited to assisting Grassroots and Competitive Camp Instructors with the following responsibilities:

  • Assist in bringing out tennis equipment at the start of the day and assist in pick up and storage of tennis equipment at the conclusion of the shift
  • Assist Camp Leaders and Instructors as requested for ball pick up, leading stretching activities, participating in drills, or ball feeding during work
  • Assist Camp Leaders by providing ideas as to improving camp structure, drill, organization, and tennis games
  • Inform camp leaders of any problem or concerns
  • Help provide a safe summer tennis camp to all participants
  • Be available for daily wrap-up meeting after camp

You can get the form, just click on the APPLICATION FORM

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Contact: 

Suk Ong, Junior Instructor Program Leader

voice mail: 480-350-5733