Assistant Racquets Professional (Seasonal with Commission)

Saddle & Cycle Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local Chicago sporting club is seeking a part-time Assistant Racquets Professional to teach and promote racquets programs, including tennis and pickleball. You will be responsible for organizing lessons and engaging with members in a fun, dynamic setting. This role offers a starting hourly rate of $16 plus commissions. Join us and share your unique experience!

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including summer camps.
• Comfortable teaching 4-6 players in a group.
• Experience training USTA players.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement racquets programs.
• Teach group and private lessons.
• Assist with racquets events as needed.

Skills

Teaching Tennis

Teaching Pickleball

Working with groups

Promoting programs

Working with children

Job description

Assistant Racquets Professional (Seasonal with Commission)

Job Title: Part-Time Racquets Professional
Department: Racquets
Reports to: Director of Racquets
Direct Reports: None
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

General Summary: This is a part-time hourly position designed to fulfill the needs of the Club racquets program teaching demands.

The Part Time Tennis Teaching Professional will:

• Plan, organize and implement high quality lessons, clinics, camps, courses, drop ins, and other Racquets programs. (Tennis, Pickleball and Paddle)
• Establish a fun, energetic and engaged on court experience for all players.
• Work with the Director of Racquets to identify areas of growth, options for increased revenue, or issues that need resolution.

Major Duties:

• Teach Tennis, Pickleball and paddle clinics, group lessons, private lessons, organize round robins, and assist with any programs, events, or intern training as needed.
• Assist with promotion of programs.
• Teach in camps including summer camps.
• Assist with Racquets events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Junior and Adult Teaching:

• Ability to work in a variety of settings such as summer camp, instructional clinics and with children of all ages
• Comfortable working with 4-6 players in a group clinic format
• Ability to run dynamic drop-in tennis and pickleball sessions with up to 8 players
• Experience training USTA players and team

The expected hourly rate for this position is $16 per hour plus 50% of commissions. Racquets stringing is $15 per racquet.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; we'd love to learn how you can “serve” our team with your unique experience!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.