Apprentice Tennis Professional

ProTennisJobs.com; East White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTennisJobs.com seeks an Apprentice Tennis Professional to learn all aspects of the tennis pro role at a West Harrison, NY club. You will teach private and group lessons, implement Life Time's Play Learn Love and SMART Junior methodologies, and grow your book with member-focused service.

The role emphasizes student-centered, rally-based teaching, with the goal of progressing toward professional certification and meeting department goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• CPR and AED certification within 30 days.
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Strong knowledge of tennis and teaching techniques.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage with all ages and members.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students during tennis lessons on techniques and strategies.
• Develops safe, professional lessons and programs for pathway development.
• Creates member experiences with programs, events and marketing support.
• Participates in sales efforts with Membership Advisors and events.

Skills

Tennis teaching

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Apprentice Tennis Professional Club in West Harrison, New York is looking for an Apprentice Tennis Professional.

Position Overview: Learn various aspects of the tennis professional 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