Assistant Racquet Sports Professional Country Club in Abilene, Texas is looking for an Assistant Racquet Sports Professional.
Position Overview: This position will have opportunities to work with juniors and adults through private lessons, group lessons, clinics, camps, pickleball programming, events, and other racquets activities.
Key Responsibilities
Tennis & Pickleball Instruction
- Teach private lessons, group lessons, clinics, camps, and other instructional programs based on experience and ability.
- Provide quality instruction to players ranging from beginners to advanced competitors.
- Create fun, engaging, and structured learning environments for both junior and adult players.
- Teach both tennis and pickleball, with an emphasis on helping members improve their skills while enjoying the game.
- Assist with adult clinics, junior programs, beginner programming, and other Club offerings.
- Help grow participation in tennis and pickleball programming.
- Provide excellent on-court experiences that encourage members to return and continue their development.
Junior Development
- Assist with junior tennis and pickleball programs, camps, clinics, and events.
- Help create a positive and encouraging environment for junior players.
- Work with players of different ages and ability levels to develop fundamental skills, confidence, and a love for the game.
- Assist with junior match play, socials, round robins, tournaments, and other activities.
- Communicate professionally and positively with parents regarding programs, schedules, and player development.
Member Engagement
- Build strong, positive relationships with Abilene Country Club members.
- Provide friendly, professional, and enthusiastic customer service both on and off the court.
- Encourage members to participate in lessons, clinics, leagues, events, and other racquets programming.
- Help introduce new members to the Club's tennis and pickleball programs.
- Be proactive in identifying opportunities to increase member participation and engagement.
- Represent Abilene Country Club with professionalism and a positive attitude.
Events & Tournaments
- Assist with tennis and pickleball tournaments, mixers, socials, round robins, leagues, and special events.
- Assist with registration, scheduling, court assignments, draws, and day-of event operations.
- Help create fun and engaging events that encourage participation and strengthen the Club's racquets community.
- Bring new ideas for tennis and pickleball programming and events.
Program & Facility Operations
- Assist the Director of Racquet Sports with the daily operation of the racquets program.
- Help ensure courts and surrounding racquets areas are clean, safe, organized, and ready for play.
- Maintain teaching equipment, balls, paddles, and other racquets supplies.
- Communicate facility or maintenance concerns to the appropriate Club staff.
- Assist with program registrations, schedules, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Follow all Club policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.