Racquet Sports Professional III, 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.
• Aid in the development of activity planning calendars and execution of creative programs that maximize court usage.
• Facilitate tennis programs for members, hotel guests, and the general public, including lessons, social events, and drills for all ages.
• Aid in marketing efforts to meet participation goals.
• Aid in establishing standards for tennis and pickleball instruction and ensure adherence to those standards.
• Aid in 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 database 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

• Minimum of 5 years experience at a high caliber club or resort required.
• Maintain at least one nationally recognized tennis certification (PTR, PTA).
• Prior supervisory experience or leadership role required in order to assist overseeing Tennis Pros and Racquet Sports Assistants.
• 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

• Minimum of 5 years experience at a high caliber club or resort.
• At least one nationally recognized tennis certification (PTR, PTA).
• Prior supervisory experience or leadership role.
• A friendly demeanor and above-average communication 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 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.