Seasonal Tennis Professional

Job Summary 

Organize and direct all club tennis activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Plans and directs instructional programs
• Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis
• Organizes, administers, and officiates at tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events
• Administers and enforces club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts
• Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs
• Purchases and maintain adequate beverage inventory
• Coordinates maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts with Grounds and Maintenance departments
• Writes and edits tennis-related news for the club’s newsletter
• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates the Assistant Tennis Professional and other tennis staff
• Manages the tennis shop
• Establishes and implements an accurate inventory control system and reports results accordingly
• Transfers all charges from the tennis shop to the accounting department
• Develops the budget for the tennis profit center; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met
• Ensures that all club member and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs
• Markets tennis facilities to members and guests
• Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis season
• Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals
• Maintains accurate record of all lessons and clinics given; provides monthly written reports
• Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly
• Participates on all committees related to the tennis operation
• Represents the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club
• Assists Food & Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Banquet and Catering Manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events
• Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players
• Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot and humid outdoor weather for several consecutive hours
• Continuous standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, and repetitive actions
• Frequent use of light machinery and hand0held tools
• Frequent lifting and moving of objects

Education and/or Experience

• Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management desirable
• Collegiate team experience desirable, preferably with a 4.5 or above rating
• Two to three year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience
• Experience running junior development programs
• Knowledge of court maintenance
• At least four years of experience in retail sales of sporting goods

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to junior and adults on indoor and outdoor with soft or hard surfaces
• Plays or represents the club in Pro-Ams
• Ability to re-string, re-grip and repair rackets
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations