Description

This position is responsible for managing Tennis Center operations, programs, and tournaments.

Major Duties

Supervises the facilities and personnel for the Westgate Tennis Center.
Coordinates and oversees public tennis events, including high school matches, USTA local, state, regional, and national tournaments.
Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
Manages and reviews budgets for the Tennis Center; approves and makes purchases.
Researches and make suggestions for improvements and large purchases.
Reviews bank deposits and completes internal financial paperwork.
Manages and participates in the maintenance of clay tennis courts.
Manages the overall maintenance of the Tennis Center.
Oversees the maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Tennis Center, including the provision of customer services.
Completes reports and makes presentations to the Recreation Board, City Commission, and City Manager.
Communicates and maintains relationships with other tennis organizations such as Dothan Country Club, Azalea Swim & Tennis, etc.
Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required By The Position

Knowledge of tennis facility maintenance and operation principles.
Knowledge of USTA operations, rules, and procedures.
Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of clay tennis courts.
Knowledge of event management principles.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.
Skill in the use of rollers, drag mats, leveling equipment other court maintenance equipment.
Skill in planning.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include US Tennis Association guidelines, court maintenance guidelines, state purchasing laws, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. Lengthy tournaments, dealing with multiple stakeholders, and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the work.

The purpose of this position is to manage city tennis facilities and programs. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of recreation services to the public.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, representatives of other organizations, vendors, representatives of outside tennis organizations, USTA, national, state, local, contacts, and the public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, limbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Public Administration or a closely related field; and
Two (2) years recent experience in the leading of tennis lessons, tennis programs, tennis tournaments, tennis facilities and grounds; or any combination.
Two (2) years recent experience with clay courts preferred.
Possession of a current/valid CPR/AED certificate from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association preferred.
Possession of a current/valid United States Tennis Association Safe Play Certification preferred.
Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Condition Of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s). [See condition(s) for details.]

Necessary Special Requirements

A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01)
Employees are required to obtain and maintain the Safe Play certificate within thirty (30) days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)
Employees are required to obtain and maintain a current/valid CPR/AED certificate from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within thirty (30) days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)
Employees are required to obtain and maintain a membership with the United States Tennis Association within thirty (30) days of date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position. (See condition for details.)
An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
An applicant for this position is subject to a criminal history background check pursuant to the following statutes:
38-13-1. Ala. Code (1975) et seq., as amended by the Child Care Safety Act (Act of Alabama #2018-278), Act of Alabama 2019-322, or
41-27-10, Ala. Code (1975).
Employees are required submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12)
Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department on or before the closing date by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year
Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected
Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees
Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders
Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account
Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses

Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions: This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing of this advertisement.

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

None
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher

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Check the appropriate field of study for your degree.

Public Recreation
Physical Education
Sports Management
Public Administration
Other - Closely Related
Other - Non Related
No degree

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If you checked "Other" in question #3 above, please list your degree/major/field of study, etc. If not applicable, list "N/A"

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in leading tennis lessons?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the leading of tennis programs?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the leading of tennis tournaments?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in the management of tennis facilities and grounds?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with clay courts?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #17. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #17. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your work experience in promoting a tennis complex and associated programs?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #20. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #20. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your work experience using a USTA* Tournament software package (*United States Tennis Association)?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #23. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #23. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your work experience as a USTA* certified umpire (*US Tennis Association)?

No experience
0 - 5.9 months
6 months - 0.9 year
1 - 1.4 years
1.5 - 1.9 years
2 - 4.9 years
5 - 9.9 years
10 - 14.9 years
More than 15 years

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #26. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #26. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Do you possess a current/valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certification? In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by March 14th, 2025. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

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Do you have a current/valid USTA* Umpire certification (*US Tennis Association)? In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by March 14th, 2025. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

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Do you have a current/valid membership with the United States Tennis Association? In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by March 14th, 2025. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

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Do you have a current/valid USPTR* teaching certification (*US Professional Tennis Registry)? In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by March 14th, 2025. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

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Do you possess a current/valid United States Tennis Association Safe Play Certification? In order to receive credit, you must submit a current copy of your certification by March 14th, 2025. You may fax it to (334) 615-3189, submit by mail or in person to the City of Dothan, Personnel Department, 126 N St. Andrews Street, Room 116, Dothan, AL 36303, or by email to jobs@dothan.org.

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Do you have a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

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This position requires an American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED certificate. Are you willing to obtain and maintain this certification within thirty (30) days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer?

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This position requires an active membership with the United States Tennis Association. Are you willing to obtain and maintain this certification within thirty (30) days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer?

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This position requires a United States Tennis Association Safe Play certificate. Are you willing to obtain and maintain this certification within thirty (30) days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer?

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This is to certify that I have read and understand the three (3) Conditions of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer Form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.

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Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

I Agree/Understand
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Personnel/Human Resources office at (334) 615-3180 for assistance.

Yes, I Understand

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