Director of Tennis & Wellness The Colony Golf & Country Club

The Colony Golf & Country Club is seeking an accomplished, visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Tennis & Wellness. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly respected racquets professional who is equally passionate about member engagement, team leadership, operational excellence, and long-term strategic planning. The successful candidate will help shape the future of the Club's Sports Centre as The Colony begins planning for a significant capital investment that has the potential to redefine tennis, fitness, and wellness for generations to come.

About The Colony Golf & Country Club

Founded on the principles of luxury, community, and exceptional member experiences, The Colony Golf & Country Club has become one of Southwest Florida's most respected private clubs. Established in 1999, the Club is proudly member-owned and governed, maintaining a low-density membership that provides an exceptional private club experience where accessibility, camaraderie, and personalized service remain hallmarks.

The Club's mission is to provide an exceptional experience where the enjoyment of its members is always the highest priority, guided by core values of Respect, Friendship, and Courtesy. The Colony has undergone continuous improvement, including a comprehensive golf course renovation in 2017 and a Clubhouse renovation in 2018. The Club is currently completing a $16M Clubhouse renovation, with phase one opening in November 2026 and phase two in fall 2027, representing one of the most significant investments in its history.

The Sports Centre – Today and Tomorrow

The Sports Centre at The Colony is one of the Club's most active and vibrant gathering places, serving as the hub for tennis, fitness, wellness, and member engagement. Today, the department features:

• Six sub-irrigated Har-Tru tennis courts
• A well-utilized fitness center
• Wellness programming
• Active interclub league participation
• Instructional programs
• A full calendar of social and competitive events for members of all ages and abilities

The Colony is entering an exciting phase of its long-term Master Plan, with the Sports Centre as a high strategic priority. Future concepts include expanded tennis facilities, dedicated pickleball courts, potential indoor racquet facilities, a new Sports Pavilion, enhanced fitness and wellness spaces, modern locker rooms, spa and recovery amenities, food and beverage offerings, member gathering areas, and improved spectator spaces.

Initial Priorities of the New Director of Tennis & Wellness

Leadership & Culture

• Establish credibility through visibility, communication, and relationship-building
• Build trust with members, staff, committees, and Club leadership before implementing significant change
• Mentor and develop a collaborative, service-oriented Sports Centre team
• Restore confidence and continue strengthening an already positive member experience

Operations

• Evaluate every aspect of the tennis, fitness, and wellness operations
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and member satisfaction
• Continue enhancing adult programming while strengthening participation in wellness
• Review staffing structure and future personnel requirements

Strategic Planning

• Become a trusted advisor to the General Manager, Board, and Committees regarding future Sports Centre development
• Assist in evaluating industry trends and best practices
• Help define the operational vision for the Club's future capital investment
• Provide recommendations regarding future amenities, staffing, programming, and facility utilization

Programming

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive annual calendar of tennis and wellness programming
• Organize and manage tournaments, leagues, clinics, social events, round robins, and instructional programs
• Support and expand participation in interclub leagues
• Create programming that serves players of all skill levels, including social, instructional, and competitive opportunities
• Collaborate with other Club departments, including Food & Beverage, to create integrated member events

Instruction

• Provide high-quality tennis instruction through private and group lessons
• Oversee all instructional programming delivered by the professional staff
• Develop a teaching philosophy consistent with the values and traditions of The Colony Golf & Country Club
• Recruit, train, and mentor teaching professionals to maintain high instructional standards
• Play tennis with members when appropriate to foster engagement and strengthen relationships

Member Experience

• Increase participation across tennis, fitness, and wellness
• Expand social programming that brings members together
• Continue creating an inclusive culture that welcomes all ages and abilities
• Enhance communication and member engagement throughout the department

After Year One, The Successful Director Will Have

• Earned the trust of members, staff, and Club leadership
• Established a highly visible leadership presence throughout the Sports Centre
• Increased engagement across tennis, fitness, and wellness programming
• Developed a comprehensive strategic vision for the department's future
• Played an active leadership role in planning the Club's capital improvements
• Strengthened departmental communication and operational consistency
• Positioned the Sports Centre for long-term growth while preserving the Club's culture

Requirements

• Demonstrated success leading a high-performing tennis operation within a private club or comparable hospitality environment
• Experience managing multiple disciplines, such as tennis, fitness, wellness, or other member service operations
• Proven leadership of professional staff and departmental budgets
• Experience participating in capital planning, facility expansion, or major renovation projects is highly desirable
• Comfortable presenting to Boards, Committees, and senior leadership
• Strong financial, administrative, and operational management skills
• A respected teaching professional who remains visible and engaged with members

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred; substantial private club experience will be considered in lieu of the degree
• Professional certification is encouraged but not required, including:
  • USTA Coaching Professional
  • RSPA (formerly USPTA) Certification
  • PTR Certification
• The Director of Racquets Sports Course through the University of Florida is the preferred designation

Pay

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package, including association membership.

The Colony Golf & Country Club is a 501(c)(7) not-for-profit corporation with approximately 575 members. The Sports Centre operates with an annual budget of $400,000 and employs 2 FTE and 1 PTE tennis staff, plus maintenance sub-contractors. The Club uses Club Essential for POS and accounting systems.