5.f Staff Report-Hiring Tennis Instructor
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 19, 2016
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Hiring Tennis Instructor for Summer 2016 Recreation Program
Background:
For the past several years, we have hired tennis instructors as recommended by the Forest Lake
High School varsity tennis coach. Last year, Staff recruited a Scandia resident who was also on
the Forest Lake High School varsity tennis team.
Issue:
Who should the Council hire for the tennis instructor position?
Proposal Details:
Staff is recommending Erika Fischer, who was the instructor last year, be rehired as the tennis
instructor this year at a rate of $12.25 per hour. Fischer has been a member of the Forest Lake
varsity tennis team since 9th grade and will be graduating this spring. Fischer is a member of the
United States Tennis Association. Fischer lives in Scandia, is on the A honor roll at Forest Lake
High School, and has taught community education tennis at Wyoming Elementary school as
well.
Fiscal Impact:
The 2016 pay rate for the position was set at $12.25 per hour. The tennis camp is Monday
through Friday for one hour a day for four sessions. The budget is sufficient to cover the
program.
Options:
1) Approve hiring Erika Fischer at a rate of $12.25 per hour for the tennis instructor
position.
2) Approve hiring Erika Fischer at a different rate of pay for the tennis instructor position.
3) Approve hiring another instructor for the tennis instructor position.
Recommendation:
Option 1.