Assistant Racquet Professional

ProTennisJobs.com; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group class commission

Private lesson commission

Stringing commission

Performance-based bonus - discretion

Job summary

Assistant Racquet Professional Country Club in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an experienced racquet sports professional to join the management team. The role reports to the Director of Racquet Sports and focuses on leading the club's racquet program including tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball activities.

Key qualifications include 3+ years at upscale private clubs, USPTA/USPTR certifications, and a strong coaching background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience at upscale private club or resort.
• USPTA/USPTR, USPPR and PPTA certifications highly preferred.
• NCAA D-1 playing background strongly preferred.
• Must be able to teach all levels of play.
• Willing to commit to a six-day work week.

Responsibilities

• Promote the overall racquet sports program and events.
• Co-manage the Junior tennis program.
• Teach clinics and private lessons across ages and levels.
• Run cardio clinics and assist with team practices.
• Run or assist with events, tournaments, camps, and clinics.
• Oversee Tennis Shop and stringing; maintain facility cleanliness.

Skills

Racquet sports management

Private club experience

Member services

Event programming

Job description

Assistant Racquet Professional Country Club in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Assistant Racquet Professional.

Position Overview

Start-date: September 14th, 2026 This racquets professional position reports directly to country club’s Director of Racquet Sports and will function as an integral part of the management team. The club is one of the finest private clubs in Ohio and its racquet sports facilities include: six outdoor har-tru courts and four indoor hard courts (bubbled in the winter), and eight indoor pickleball courts.

Qualifications

• The ideal RP candidate will have 3+ years’ experience at a similar upscale private club or resort and a proven record of assisting managing a superior racquet sports operation, providing exceptional service, and implementing activities to promote member interest and participation.
• USPTA and/or USPTR, USPPR and PPTA instructor certifications in tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball are highly preferred and QuickStart certification is a big plus.
• Candidates coming from a high-level coaching environment (college, ITF, ATP, WTA) will also be considered.
• In tennis, playing level should be 5.0 or higher for and must be able to teach/coach all levels of play.
• An NCAA D-1 playing background is strongly preferred.
• Additionally, the RP must be willing to improve in tennis and pickleball should playing and teaching level does not meet that standard.
• The RP is expected to work six days per week, including weekends.

The successful candidate must:

• be passionate about tennis and/or platform tennis/pickleball and provide excellent overall member service
• be an energetic, self-motivated person with an outgoing, genuine and positive personality/attitude who attracts many to play and enjoy tennis
• be a team-oriented player who will help create and inspire a quality racquets program at the club while respecting the culture and traditions of the Club
• possess a high moral character and strong work ethic while embracing the role of Ambassador of Racquet Sports
• Assist the DoRS with managing all aspects of the daily racquet operations to consistently achieve a premium private club member experience
• Have great work ethic and be extremely organized
• motivated, well-organized, creative, and dependable
• have excellent, timely, and consistent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail, and work well with others

Duties/Responsibilities (will include, but are not limited to):

• promote the overall racquet sports program, club events, and tournaments
• co-manage and direct the Junior tennis program
• teach clinics and private lessons to players of all ages and ability levels
• run cardio clinics
• assist in men’s and women’s team practices
• run and or assist with special tennis events, tournaments, camps, and clinics
• The RP is expected to run an average of one social event per month
• Oversee Pro shop merchandising and racquet stringing
• compete for club teams, if needed
• fulfill various administrative duties such as Tennis Shop coverage, attendance sheets, billing lessons, promotion of programs and events
• take appropriate messages for lessons, events and staff
• supervise seasonal tennis professionals
• make calls/send e-mails for events represent and manage Tennis Shop and facility in DoR’s absence
• help in keeping tennis facility and Shop clean and in proper order i.e make sure water coolers are filled and clean, Tennis Shop vacuumed, items sanitized, etc.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Group class commission
• Private lesson commission
• Stringing commission
• Performance-based bonus - discretionary