Job Summary
Teach non-credit classes for the Department in the areas of safety, outdoor adventures, or challenge program. Instructors should possess expertise in the activity being taught and should have good communication skills. Teaching/instruction experience is preferred. Employees who teach safety certification classes must have current American Red Cross Instructor Level Certification and possess good leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities*
- Provide beginning and/or intermediate group lessons to adults.
- Classes will have up to 12 adults at a time.
- Monitor, demonstrate, and instruct students on proper techniques, tactics and strategies to improve their overall tennis game.
- We are looking for an individual to teach their own class and/or be a substitute instructor for some of our other classes during the fall and winter terms.
- Our tennis classes are held at the U-M Varsity Tennis Center AND Chippewa Tennis Club year round. You would need transportation to get to both of these locations. Chippewa Tennis Club is about a 15 minute drive from campus. You would be teaching 1-2 hours per week.
- To learn more about Kinesiology Community Programs (KCP) classes and to view our current schedule, visit our website: kines.umich.edu/KCP
- Please include a cover letter stating your level of tennis experience and if you have ever instructed tennis lessons at any level.
Desired Qualifications*
Previous experience teaching tennis and/or competitive tennis experience.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
U-M Varsity Tennis Center AND Chippewa Tennis Club year-round You would need transportation to get to both of these locations. Chippewa Tennis Club is about a 15 minute drive from campus.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.