Apprentice Tennis Professional

ProTennisJobs.com; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Fitness in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is seeking an Apprentice Tennis Professional to learn and grow in the tennis pro role, teaching private and group lessons and applying Play Learn Love and SMART methodologies to students.

The role emphasizes student-centered, rally-based teaching, building a book and revenue to meet financial goals, and delivering top-notch member service to encourage referrals and repeat business.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service, friendly, outgoing attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of tennis and effective teaching styles and techniques.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with all age groups and building relationships with members and team members.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during tennis lessons on techniques, tactics and strategies to improve their game.
• Develops safe, professional, comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure progression and positive Net Promoter Score.
• Creates exceptional member experiences by involving members with programs, tournaments and events, and maintains clean, organized facilities and equipment.
• Participates in system wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, integrating tennis as part of the Life Time brand.
• Attends department and all club meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching tennis

Communication

Time management

Organization

Relationship building

Fitness/lacitation lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Apprentice Tennis Professional Club in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is looking for an Apprentice Tennis Professional. Position Overview: 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