Racquet Sports Instructor (Tennis / Pickleball / Table Tennis)

Job Details Position: Racquet Sports Instructor (Tennis / Pickleball / Table Tennis) Location: Rainier Beach Community Center - Seattle, WA 98118 (Multiple sites: Magnuson Park, Rainier Beach, Ravenna, Green Lake, Hiawatha) Type: Part Time, Seasonal and Year‑Round opportunities available Salary: $25.00 - $29.00 hourly (eligible up to $35.00/hr with continued employment) Desired Start Date: March 23, 2026 Position Summary ARC is hiring instructors to teach Tennis, Pickleball, and Table Tennis across multiple community sites. Candidates who can teach all three disciplines are strongly preferred; however, applicants who can teach two of the three are also encouraged to apply. Programs may be offered at multiple sites, and schedules will vary based on location and seasonal programming. Program Areas Tennis instruction Pickleball instruction Table Tennis (ping pong) instruction Racquet Sports Instructor Responsibilities Plan and lead safe, age‑appropriate racquet sports instruction Teach fundamental skills, rules, and game play for assigned sport(s) Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Set up and clean up equipment and activity areas Communicate effectively with ARC staff and site supervisors Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies and procedures Racquet Sports Instructor Qualifications Experience teaching or coaching tennis, pickleball, and/or table tennis Ability to instruct participants in a clear, safe, and engaging manner Experience working with youth and/or adult participants in a recreational or instructional setting Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to pass a criminal background check Preferred Qualifications Ability to teach two or more of the following: tennis, pickleball, and table tennis Experience teaching classes in a community recreation or parks setting Hiring Process Interviews for this position will be conducted jointly by the participating sites and program partners. Pay Starting Pay: $25.00 – $29.00/hr Full Pay Range: $25.00 – $35.00/hr (employee may earn up to $35.00/hr with continued employment) Benefits ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Equal Opportunity Employer ARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Recreation Council