Part Time Tennis Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

About the Position

The Assistant Tennis Pro is responsible for group and private tennis instruction and for delivering exceptional customer service to existing and potential tennis players. She/he will maintain impeccable teaching standards, including both on and off-court activities. This is a part-time position. This position is a part of our Tennis Department, reporting to the Tennis Manager.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for group and private lesson instruction for all ages 3 years and up.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all students and classes that are assigned. 
• Maintain accurate attendance and class sign-up books and registration forms.
• Utilize our scheduling program to book and re-book clients.
• Utilize our commission & payroll system to ensure commissions are paid accurately and on time.
• Promote, develop, and “grow the game” in the surrounding area.
• Invite a minimum of 8 people per month to participate in upcoming league/class or social activities.
• Assist management in organizing and executing social and competitive tennis events for both juniors and adults.
• Assist management in organizing and executing USTA or in-house tournaments.
• Assists members by answering all questions courteously and in a timely fashion. 
• Available to instruct a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Report all weekly critical numbers to Tennis Manager.
• Attend and participate in regular Service Game training sessions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance by wearing the MVP Sports Clubs uniform (see uniform matrix) and name badge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• USTA member.
• USPTA Professional Level or Recreational Coach, or USPTR certification. If a pro is hired without these certifications, he or she will be required to attain them within 6 months of the hire date.
• Minimum of three to four years of college education preferred.
• Previous involvement with USTA or local/state tennis organizations.
• First Aid/CPR Training. In the event a team member is hired without CPR or First certifications, they will be required to attend MVP Sports Clubs' in-house training to obtain this.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• College playing experience preferred.
• Cardio Tennis experience preferred.
• 10 & under specialist experience preferred.
• Customer Service Skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Proven track record of accountability and integrity.
• Familiar with various teaching tools needed to carry out principal responsibilities.
• Ability to play and teach tennis, requiring standing, running, directional movements, swinging of racquet, and holding of multiple tennis balls for at least 8 hours straight per day.
• Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot; Lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs; perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and use of telephone; See, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.