Apprentice Tennis Pro

Life Time Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is seeking a tennis instructor focused on growing professionally toward certification, teaching private and group lessons, and applying Life Time’s Play Learn Love, and SMART (Juniors) methodologies. Embrace and execute student centered learning and rally based teaching.

Grow your book and revenue to meet and exceed personal and department financial goals. Demonstrate member centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals, and participate in Life Time events, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and AED certified within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of tennis and effective teaching styles.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization.
• Ability to work with all ages and build positive member relationships.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students during tennis lessons on techniques and strategies.
• Develop safe, professional tennis lessons and programs for pathways.
• Create member experiences through programs, events, and marketing tools.
• Participate in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Learn various aspects of the tennis pro role without being USPTA or PTR certified, with the intention of growing professionally and eventually earning certification. Teach private and group tennis lessons and successfully implement Life Time’s Play Learn Love, and SMART (Juniors) methodology. Embrace and execute student centered learning and rally based teaching. Grow your book and revenue to meet and exceed personal and department financial goals. Demonstrate member centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during tennis lessons on proper techniques, tactics and strategies to improve their overall tennis game
• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement and a positive Net Promoter Score
• Creates exceptional member experiences by involving members with programs, tournaments and special events, fully utilizing available marketing support and tools, and ensures all tennis facilities and equipment are clean, organized and in good working condition
• Participates in the system wide sales effort with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, ensuring tennis is an integral component of the Life Time brand. Attends department and “all club” meetings

Position Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• CPR and AED Certified within 30 days of hire
• Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude
• Thorough knowledge of the game of tennis and possesses effective teaching styles and techniques
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
• Comfortable working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team members
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.