ASSISTANT TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-Exempt
Responsibility: Medium Level of Supervision Needed. Low Level of Operational Decision Making
Reports To: Director of Racquets
Supervises: N/A
Skills:
- Excellent Tennis Skills โ Able to play the game at a high level, thorough knowledge of the rules, gives creative and educational lessons and clinics.
- Basic Administrative Skills - Use of technology, verbal and written communication, business correspondence, organization, time management.
- Basic Management Skills โ Decision making, planning, problem-solving, communication, delegation, time management, organization, interpersonal skills.
- Advanced Supervisory Skills โ Communication, leadership, conflict resolution, motivation, interpersonal skills, understand diversity and generational differences.
- Excellent Teamwork and Communication Skills โ Interact, work and relate with people, listen, speak, read, write, observe, use English fluently.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills โ Product knowledge, problem-solving skills, time management, attentiveness, patience, positive attitude, a willingness to go the extra mile, responsibility, professionalism.
- Basic Safety Skills โ Observe safety rules, safely operate equipment, food safety consciousness, CPR and First Aid.
- Advanced Child Care and Education โ Interpersonal interactions with children, instructional skills, creativity, patience, ability to adapt and react to childrenโs needs, physical stamina.
- Experience โ Previous teaching or coaching experience preferred
Effort: High - Walk and stand for extended periods of time. Activities will often involve running. Bend, reach, push, pull, lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Work Conditions: Level 5 โ Mostly outdoors, working in hot/cold environment, inclement weather, variable schedule based on business demands.
Duties:
- Work with Director of Racquets to promote adult and junior tennis programs. Performs the following duties with a focus on providing an excellent experience for Members.
- Teach various types of tennis clinics including cardio tennis, menโs clinics, ladiesโ clinics, and childrenโs clinics
- Teach private and group lessons to players of all ages and abilities
- Facilitate junior team matches
- Enthusiastically encourage Member participation in all events
- Assist with various administrative duties in the tennis department
- String Memberโs rackets as well as demos
- Be familiar with and follow the Clubโs emergency procedures and be prepared to handle emergency situations if they arise
- Administer and enforce Club racquets policies and procedures regarding play on the courts emphasizing sportsmanship
- Represent the Club in the highest standard possible both on and off property