Assistant Tennis Pro - Full-Time, Lessons & Tournaments

United States Tennis Association-Pacific Northwest Section; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

USTA PNW is seeking an Assistant Tennis Pro at Mint Valley Tennis Center in Longview, WA. The role focuses on 40% lessons and 60% programs, with a mix of weekends and evenings and commission-based earnings.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue USTA PTR/RSPA certification, bring proven teaching experience for all ages, and deliver excellent customer service while promoting programs and memberships.

Qualifications

• Preferred USTA certification. RSPA or PTR acceptable.
• Proven and progressive experience in leading and teaching tennis.
• Proven experience working with juniors and adults of all abilities in a tennis club setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with staff and customers.
• Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, partners, vendors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPR and AED certified preferred.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide beginner through advanced tennis instruction relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis to members, non-members and guests to enhance broad-based member participation.
• Assist and perform tournament administration. Directly responsible for running a minimum of 6-8 tournaments per year with additional support provided to tournament administration at GTC.
• Ensure that all club members, non-members and guests receive courteous, safe, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis development needs.
• Work consistent weekends and evening shifts as needed to meet schedule and facility needs (dictated by manager).
• Attend all staff, management meetings and training as required.
• Maintain an accurate record of all lessons and clinics given.
• Promote all programs, tournaments and events and consistently work towards on-going growth initiatives.
• Work to retain and grow facility memberships.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing the use of the facility, its equipment and other property.
• Implementation of Club Automation processes and procedures.
• Communication and service (knowledge of) available products at the pro shop.
• Respond to Associate Director of Tennis - Facilities/ Head Tennis pro in a timely fashion.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Customer service

Tournament administration

Communication skills

Education

USTA certification or PTR/RSPA acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

USTA PNW is seeking an Assistant Tennis Pro at Mint Valley Tennis Center in Longview, WA. The role focuses on 40% lessons and 60% programs, with a mix of weekends and evenings and commission-based earnings.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue USTA PTR/RSPA certification, bring proven teaching experience for all ages, and deliver excellent customer service while promoting programs and memberships.