Racquet Sports Professional I, Sports Core

About the role

This is a commission-based position responsible for assisting to achieve financial and strategic goals. Racquet Sports Professionals actively support daily operations of the department as well as adhere and enforce Sports Core and resort policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dir-Racquet Sports to develop and execute financial and marketing plans to meet financial objectives.
• Ensure that expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Plan and facilitate private, semi-private, and group tennis and pickleball classes.
• Possess the skills to restring and regrip racquets and ensure quality service.
• Affiliate with marketing efforts to meet participation goals.
• Affiliate with establishing standards for tennis and pickleball instruction and ensure that self and other professionals and assistants adhere to those standards.
• Affiliate with scheduling, promoting, and executing both sanctioned and non-sanctioned tournaments for adults, high school, and college players, in accordance with WTA, USTA, and USA Pickleball guidelines.
• Keep abreast of industry trends via meeting attendance and communication with local, regional, and national organizations.
• If qualified and trained, perform racquet stringing and grip services on a commission basis.
• In the absence of the Dir-Racquet Sports, serve as Sports Core ambassador for tennis and pickleball via local, regional, and national level organizations and maintain necessary membership or recordkeeping needs.
• Advocate the benefits of racquet sports to all age groups.
• Champion year-round junior programs on a regional level by working with area coaches and racquet sports organizations.
• Maintain accurate records and data base information related to all tennis and pickleball activity – including lesson rosters and tournaments.
• Complete all necessary reports in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with management regarding retail Pro Shop offerings, sales, and promotions – including racquets, paddles, strings, grips, and apparel.
• Work closely with maintenance on equipment needs.
• Ensure a high degree of safety for both indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities.
• Inspect areas on a regular basis to assure quality levels are maintained.
• Maintain close relationships with Operations Team members and participate in both business specific and resort wide meetings and other gatherings.
• Remain engaged and portray the attributes required of a high-quality membership club and Forbes/5 Star resort.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Prior experience at a high caliber club or resort preferred.
• Maintain at least one nationally recognized tennis certification (PTR, PTA).
• Recognizes a candidate with 0-1 year experience.
• Commission Level: 42-45%
• Candidate must possess a friendly demeanor and above average communication skills needed to interact effectively with members and the general public of all ages.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

• Ability to restring and regrip racquets and ensure quality service.
• Marketing and promotional skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
• Ability to teach and instruct tennis and pickleball.
• Ability to manage and maintain records and databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The competitive commission range for this position is based on percent of individual sales. The specific commission earned may be influenced by a variety of factors.

Pay

The competitive commission range for this position is based on percent of individual sales. The specific commission earned may be influenced by a variety of factors.

Schedule

This is a casual part-time position including weekdays and weekends. Shifts vary between 7:00am - 10:00pm.