INTRODUCTION
Feature Summary: The instructor's User page describes availability as well as event and lesson types. System users also assign CourtReserve platform permissions to the instructor.
Use Cases: This page helps system users quickly create events (e.g. clinic, camp, etc.) that need instructors. There is an option to hide or display instructor names on public events.
PREREQUISITES
System users need all background information for each instructor, including instructor type, price, and availability.
Some fields on the instructor's User page link to other pages in the CourtReserve system. To create a complete and accurate instructor profile that helps event planners and members/players, be sure to fill out these linked pages. They include:
manage instructor availability with a calendar
drag and drop on the Scheduler
SETUP REQUIREMENTS
Log in to the admin dashboard.
Click SETTINGS on the side menu.
Scroll down to the INSTRUCTOR SETTINGS heading.
Click the Instructors tab.
Click the Create Instructor button. A form displays.
Fill in the fields. (see below)
Click Save.
Filling in the fields
Is Admin? / Is Sub-Admin? - Check one box to give the instructor special permissions on the CourtReserve platform. Click to learn more about admins and sub-admins.
Names / Email / Phone Number - Enter the instructor's name and contact information. The names and email fields are required.
Copy Settings From Other Users - This time-saving option copies a different instructor's profile information into this form. Click the field and select an existing system user profile.
Is Instructor? - If the box is checked, CourtReserve displays a hidden field. (see below)
Instructor Type - Click the field and select an instructor type option on the drop-down menu. (see above).
Instructor background Color / Text Color - Optionally, customize the way this user displays on the scheduler.
Allowed Lesson Types - Click the field and select one or more options. Click here to learn more about lesson types.
Allowed Event Categories - Define which event categories an instructor can be assigned to. Click the field and select one or more options. Click here to learn more about event categories.
Instructor Availability - If this is a new profile, click Save to display the calendar. Set the instructor's availability for each day of the week and optionally upcoming unavailable times. Click here to learn about instructor schedules.
Temporarily Disable Online Lesson Bookings - Check this box to prevent members/players from booking lessons with this instructor.
Max # of Lessons per Day - Enter a value to limit the number of daily lessons.
Unbookable Time Between Lessons - Enter a number to assign break time (in minutes) between lessons.
Disable Drag & Drop On Courts Schedulers - By default, the drag and drop feature on the Scheduler is enabled. Check this box to disable the feature on the scheduler for this instructor. Click here to learn more.
Is Active? - The default setting is enabled, which means the instructor is currently available for events and lessons. Uncheck the box to remove the instructor from future work assignments.
Setting instructor prices
To set up pricing, system users must complete the Instructor Pricing page. This is where system users set fixed/hourly costs for different reservation types.