Court Sports Programs Director

Troon; North Port (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club in North Port, FL, seeks a Court Sports Director to lead instruction, supervise play, and grow court sports programs for resort guests and locals. You will train and hire teaching staff to deliver quality lessons and clinics while upholding Troon’s service standards.

Responsibilities include managing clinics, events, and junior programs, ensuring equipment and court safety, and collaborating with other departments to offer compelling member experiences.

Qualifications

• AA degree and 4–6 years related experience as a court sports professional/instruction.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all court sports play and proper charging of fees and rental of equipment.
• Initiates, directs, and promotes clinics, events, and programs to attract members’ interest.
• Provides beginning through advanced instruction for all levels of players.
• Implements lesson programs for adults and juniors.
• Enforces club rules and safety policies.
• Coordinates with departments to develop combined member programs.

Skills

Court sports instruction

Staff training

Event coordination

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree (AA)

Job description

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, located in North Port, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Court Sports Director! We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of court sports operations. As an associate of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in court sports, golf, and community management.

General Purpose:

The Court Sports Director provides lessons for resort and outside guests, facilitate resort and outside group events, and establish junior and local programming. The Court Sports Director will train and hire a teaching professional staff that will operate under Troon's customer service standards.

• Supervises all court sports play and proper charging of fees and rental of equipment.
• Initiates, directs, and promotes court sports clinics, special events, and programs in an effort to attract and maintain members’ court sports interests.
• Provides beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels of players.
• Implements and develops lesson programs for adults and juniors.
• Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club/facility, its equipment, and other property.
• Properly represents the club in state or national events as time will permit.
• Works cooperatively with other departments to develop combined programs for the membership.
• Ensures proper inspection of the courts/facilities on a daily basis prior to the start of play and ascertain that all necessary maintenance has been performed and the courts are in a safe working order.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the department manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Monitors court usage including special events, clinics, and lessons.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate.
• Develops ongoing training programs for associates.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Teach lessons to Resort guests and locals.
• Coordinate with the various court sports associations to secure business during off peak times.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree (AA); and four-six years related experience as a court sports professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands; talks and hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Occasionally sits.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

• CPR
• First Aid Certification
• Court Sports Teaching Certification
• Member of Professional Tennis Association

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Possess U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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