Assistant Tennis Professional

Job Summary

The Assistant Tennis Professional supports tennis programming for club members and guests. Responsibilities include assisting with clinics, private lessons, and events, providing exceptional customer service, and promoting tennis memberships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and promoting engaging tennis clinics, private lessons, and programs for various age groups.
• Provide instruction for private and group tennis lessons, focusing on skill-building drills.
• Organize and promote leagues, round robins, drop-in sessions, ladders, tournaments, and other events to enhance community engagement.
• Optimize tennis facility usage to reduce attrition and attract new members.
• Offer assistance to members with all their tennis needs, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Conduct tennis orientations for new members, introducing them to the facility and available programs.
• Interact professionally with members and guests, addressing last-minute requests.
• Maintain courts to a high standard and ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with daily assignments to meet club standards and maintain orderly workspaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience playing, instructing, or coaching tennis at a competitive or professional level, preferably in a club or sports facility setting.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in conducting group tennis clinics, private lessons, or instructional programs for players of varying skill levels, including juniors and adults.
• A recognized certification from a reputable tennis organization (e.g., USPTA or PTR).

Preferred

• A college degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience with organizing and running social events for members.
• Experience with ROGY programs.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a sports or recreation environment, with a strong focus on member/guest service.
• Proven ability to work well with people of all ages and abilities, demonstrating strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Work Schedule

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and leave programs.