Tennis Professional

About the role

The ideal candidate should have strong experience working with club members, a passion for engaging and dynamic coaching, and the ability to provide high-quality instruction for players of all levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a prestigious club with stunning facilities and a vibrant tennis community.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all tennis play and proper charging of fees, and rental of equipment.
• Initiates, directs and promotes tennis clinics, special events and programs in an effort to attract and maintain members’ tennis interests.
• Provides beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels of players.
• Implements and develops lesson programs for adults and juniors.
• Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club/facility, its equipment and other property.
• Properly represents the club in state or national events as time will permit.
• Prepares a monthly calendar of events.
• Works cooperatively with other departments to develop combined programs for the membership.
• Ensures proper inspection of the courts/facilities on a daily basis prior to the start of play and ascertain that all necessary maintenance has been performed and the courts are in a safe working order.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the department manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains court usage including special events, clinics and lessons.
• Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Tennis Instructors.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
• Develops ongoing training programs.
• Maintains excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA); and three to five years related experience as a head tennis professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands; talking and hearing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regularly lifting up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid Certification.
• Teaching Certification (Tennis).

Skills

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Possess U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth within the club.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the club and the individual.