Director of Tennis

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities Of The Director Of Tennis

• Supervises all tennis play and proper charging of fees, and rental of equipment.
• Initiates, directs and promotes tennis clinics and programs in an effort to attract and maintain members’ tennis interests.
• Develops, implements and supervises lesson programs provided by instructors for adults and juniors.
• Coordinates with tennis team captains regarding the team selection process.
• Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club/facility, its equipment and other property.
• 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 facilities maintenance department.
• Monitors court usage including special events, clinics and lessons.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Tennis Instructors, tennis desk staff, court maintenance staff.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve member satisfaction.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications For The Director Of Tennis Operations

• Associate’s degree (AA); and three to five years related experience as a head tennis professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications

• Possesses U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.
• CPR, First Aid Certification, Teaching Certification (Tennis).