Apprentice Tennis Professional

Life Time Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is seeking a Tennis Pro willing to learn and grow, with the aim of earning USPTA or PTR certification. You will teach private and group lessons and implement Life Time's Play Learn Love and SMART Junior methods.

You will foster student-centered learning and rally-based teaching, grow your book and revenue to meet department goals, and deliver member-centric service to encourage repeat visits. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing development in a welcoming Life Time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED certified within 30 days of hire.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of tennis and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to work with all ages and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Instructs tennis lessons and demonstrates proper techniques.
• Develops safe, professional lessons and programs.
• Creates member experiences through events and programs.
• Supports sales efforts with Membership Advisors and department meetings.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organization

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.

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

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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.