Tennis Professional / Coach

Part-Time

Seeking a Part Time Tennis Professional/Coach responsible for teaching the game of tennis to members of the facility. They provide lessons and offer advice and tips to players at all levels, from beginners to those at advanced stages. Along with teaching the game, tennis pros also oversee pro shop and are responsible for court maintenance.

Job Description

The Tennis Professional/Coach is responsible for planning, organizing and teaching tennis lessons to include private, semi-private and group instruction. In addition, the Pro promotes all club programs and activities by encouraging player participation and support. While teaching players of varying ages and skill sets, the Pro strives to provide a safe, healthy and positive tennis experience from an educational, recreational and social perspective.

Qualifications

• RSPA (USPTA) and/or PTR Certification
• Employee may be required to withstand ongoing daily physical demands of playing and coaching/teaching lessons which may involve standing for long periods of time and walking on uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Positive, engaging, honest, respectful, dedicated, and caring, with a sincere desire to provide a high level of personalized service
• Strong team player
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Normal work hours: Varied to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• The Pro is responsible for planning, organizing and teaching tennis lessons to include private, semi-private and group instruction
• The Pro promotes all club programs and activities by encouraging player participation and support
• While teaching players of varying ages and skill sets, the Pro strives to provide a safe, healthy and positive tennis experience from an educational, recreational and social perspective
• Instructs and leads participants in the proper tennis techniques as well as in the development of good sportsmanship behavior
• Assists Director of Racquet Sports with tennis operations and functions while adapting and contributing to the personality and culture of both the club and tennis experience
• Maintains accurate records and data pertinent to work schedules and program offerings and prepares written reports as requested
• Participates in tennis functions, socials, and special events as directed by the Director of Racquet Sports
• Inspects the courts and equipment to ensure they are well maintained and safe for play and reports unsafe conditions as well as emergency incidents to the Director of Racquet Sports
• Administers and enforces tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts
• Reviews reservations and confirms accuracy of hours worked
• Communicates clearly and regularly with the Director of Racquet Sports regarding programming issues/concerns, player complaints, suggestions for improvement, etc.
• Strives to create an environment of inclusion for all players, identifying the learning styles that work best for each participant and adapting teaching methods accordingly
• Assists in facility maintenance, routine preventative maintenance, and repair