Racket Assistant-Tennis-Part Time

Pinehurst; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst LLC seeks a Racquets Assistant to support the Head Pickleball professional and the Director of Racquets in managing tennis and pickleball programs. The role balances energy between both sports and reports to the Head Pickleball Professional.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma, demonstrate organization skills, and be an advanced 4.0 NTRP/PPA player with teaching experience in both sports. CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and some past job organization skills.
• Must be at least an advanced intermediate player in tennis and pickleball (4.0 NTRP/PPA minimum) and have some teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct players in tennis and pickleball to improve skills.
• Provide pro shop coverage when needed and assist in retail initiatives.
• Assist in utilizing marketing resources across the property and report budget planning to management.
• Support program and event initiatives and maintain positive racquets community status.

Skills

Teaching experience

4.0+ NTRP

Customer service

Ability to balance two sports

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Reservation software

POS systems

Job description

CULTURE:

Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent guest, member and employee experience. Our Purpose is, “As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.” Our Values are; Genuine Hospitality, Be Trustworthy, Good Stewards and Inspired Innovation. If you’re seeking a heartfelt workplace then Pinehurst is the place for you. Every role contributes to upholding our treasured culture, performs their job duties consistently and handles other job duties as assigned in our ever-changing environment.

SUMMARY

The Racquets Assistant is responsible to assist the Head Pickleball professional and the Director of Racquets in all aspects of the pickleball and tennis programs. This position will report to the Head Pickleball Professional and balance energy in both sports.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent, and have shown some past job organization skills. Must be at least an advanced intermediate player in both tennis and pickleball (4.0 NTRP/PPA minimum) and have some teaching experience in both sports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications.
• Learn and help implement reservation and POS systems.
• Provide pro shop coverage where needed.
• Assist in retail initiatives.
• Assist in utilizing and promoting the marketing resources throughout the property.
• Assist reporting manager on budget planning, implementation, and adherence.
• Assist in all program and event initiatives.
• Effectively instruct players on how to play tennis/pickleball and improve their skill level. This includes balanced teaching efforts in both sports where needed.
• Provide member ratings, as requested, based on skill level.
• Maintain a positive playing status in the racquets community.
• Attend appropriate departmental meetings as needed.
• Assist with all court maintenance activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to bend, squat and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pinehurst, LLC reserves the right to transfer any Employee from his/her current job assignment or location to another job assignment or location as needed, either on a temporary or regular basis.