Assistant Tennis Professional (Part-Time), Mint Valley Tennis Center

USTA Pacific Northwest; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

USTA Pacific Northwest in Longview, WA is seeking a part-time Assistant Tennis Pro at Mint Valley Tennis Center to deliver engaging lessons to members and guests.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Tennis – Facilities/Head Tennis Pro, supports program promotions, maintains facility standards, and uses the pro shop resources; compensation ranges 18–35 USD per hour with commission based on participation and experience.

Qualifications

• RSPA or PTR certification preferred.
• Proven experience leading and teaching tennis.
• Experience coaching juniors and adults of varying abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with members, guests and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and lead tennis instruction to members, non-members and guests.
• Ensure courteous, prompt, professional service for all tennis needs.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain records of lessons and clinics.
• Promote programs, tournaments and events.
• Work to retain and grow facility memberships.
• Keep facility areas neat and clean at all times.
• Assist with tournaments as needed.
• Enforce facility rules and equipment use.
• Respond promptly to the Associate Director of Tennis - Facilities/ Head Tennis Pro.

Skills

RSPA PTR cert

Tennis instruction

Junior & adult coaching

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Tennis Pro, Part-Time

Reports to: Associate Director of Tennis- Facilities/ Head Tennis Pro

Supervises: N/A

Location: Mint Valley Tennis Center (Longview, Washington)

Status: Part Time Hourly; Non-Exempt; Lessons Commission

Pay: Ranges from $18-$35 per hour, depending on commission rate, participant volume, and relevant experience

Established in 1904, the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to promote and develop the growth of tennis by providing access for all. As one of the 17 sections of the USTA, the national governing body of the sport of tennis, USTA PNW serves more than 1.3M tennis players, 200+ tennis facilities, and provides low-cost RecTennis afterschool and summer parks programs to 40,000+ participants. USTA PNW has cultivated over 300 community partnerships including schools, public parks, recreation, and shared spaces across four states. USTA PNW is the largest employer of recreational tennis jobs in the Pacific Northwest with more than 500+ full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees annually, creating new tennis jobs within the immediate communities served as a core initiative of embracing diversity and inclusivity.

USTA PNW believes that the game of tennis is a vehicle that can transform lives. Tennis promotes life-long fitness and wellness while instilling leadership and sportsmanship. The game also teaches teamwork, life skills, and builds stronger families and healthier communities. USTA PNW lives the mission daily, "to promote and develop the growth of tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere."

USTA PNW was recognized for the first time as one of the 2024 Top Workplaces by The Oregonian! We are honored to be ranked eighth in our category, which includes organizations in the Recreation, Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment sector. This award is a testament to our incredible staff and the collaborative, dedicated, and trusting environment we’ve built together.

To expand accessible play opportunities and to continue to ensure cost is not a barrier to entry, USTA PNW also manages and operates indoor tennis facilities: Vancouver Tennis Center, Mint Valley Tennis Center, and Galbraith Tennis Center; which provide an industry-best experience and give back to the surrounding community all at an affordable cost. Learn more at www.ustapnw.org.

Additional information on our facilities can be found here: Vancouver Tennis Center, Galbraith Tennis Center and Mint Valley Tennis Center. All USTA PNW facilities are located in Washington State.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide and lead tennis instruction related to the techniques and strategies to members, non-members and guests to enhance broad-based member participation
• Ensure that all facility members, non-members and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs
• Attend all staff training and management meetings as required
• Maintain an accurate record of all lessons and clinics given
• Promote all programs, tournaments and events
• Work to retain and grow facility memberships
• Ascertain that all areas of the tennis facility are neat and clean at all times
• Assist with Tournaments as needed
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing the use of the facility, its equipment and other property
• Knowledge of equipment available at the pro shop
• Respond to Associate Director of Tennis - Facilities/ Head Tennis pro in a timely fashion
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• RSPA or PTR certified professional preferred
• Proven and progressive experience in leading and teaching tennis
• Proven experience working with juniors and adults of all abilities in a tennis facility setting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with staff, members, non-members and guests
• 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

Key Performance Indicators:

• Mid-year and Annual Reviews performed by Supervisor.
• Evidence of effective use of program curricula, templates and QA tools.
• Achievement of specific objectives for areas of responsibility.
• Evidence of high quality customer service.