Racquet Professional

Bobby Jones Links; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobby Jones Links is seeking a Racquets Professional to deliver high-quality tennis and pickleball instruction to members and guests at Hope Valley Country Club in Durham, NC. The role includes teaching lessons, running programs, and driving participation within the club community.

Responsibilities cover individual and group lessons, clinics, camps, and events, with emphasis on technique, teamwork, and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of retail management experience in private clubs, resorts, or sports environments.
• Certified at RSPA, PTR, USTA, or PPR Level 2+ for racquet teaching.
• Strong playing ability and knowledge of fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to connect with students of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual and group tennis/pickleball lessons for players of all ages and skill levels.
• Direct and expand pickleball programming including clinics, open plays, leagues, and social events.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and training programs tailored to each student.
• Provide feedback and guidance during lessons, emphasizing technique, sportsmanship, and fitness.
• Coordinate Junior Racquet Camps and Junior Team Tennis.
• Organize and lead tennis clinics, camps, and workshops for adults and juniors.
• Assist with junior development programs, including tournaments, leagues, and inter/intraclub matches.
• Coordinate and oversee events and socials to promote camaraderie among members.
• Assist with daily/weekly, monthly court maintenance and facility upkeep.

Skills

Retail management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Organize tennis programs

Tools

Excel

Word

Club POS systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hope Valley Country Club - Durham, NC 27707, Position Type: Full-Time (More than 30 hours a week), Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Base+Commission/year, Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Position Summary:

The Racquets Professional is responsible for providing high-quality tennis and pickleball instruction to members and guests of the private country club. This position involves teaching individual and group lessons, organizing tennis and pickleball programs and events, and promoting tennis participation and engagement within the club community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group tennis/pickleball lessons for players of all ages and skill levels, focusing on stroke development, technique, footwork, strategy, and match play.
• Direct and expand existing pickleball programming including lessons, clinics, open plays, leagues, and social events.
• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans and training programs tailored to the needs and goals of each student, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and drills.
• Provide feedback and guidance to students during lessons, emphasizing proper technique, sportsmanship, and fitness, and encouraging improvement and progression.
• Coordinate of Junior Racquet Camps, Junior Team Tennis under the direction of the Director of Racquets.
• Organize and lead tennis clinics, camps, and workshops for adults and juniors, covering various aspects of the game, including singles and doubles tactics, specialty shots, and mental skills.
• Assist with junior development programs, including organizing tournaments, leagues, and inter/intraclub matches, and mentoring junior players in their development.
• Coordinate and oversee events and socials, including round-robin tournaments, mixers, and themed tennis parties, to promote camaraderie and community engagement among club members.
• Assist with daily/weekly, monthly court maintenance and facility upkeep, including setting up and taking down nets, maintaining court surfaces, filling water coolers, disposing of trash and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the tennis facility.
• Promote participation and membership engagement through face-to-face conversations, and outreach efforts, such as social media posts, newsletters, and community events as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals and team members to deliver a top-notch member experience on and off the courts.

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of retail management experience, ideally in a private club, resort, or specialty sports environment.
• Certified at RSPA, PTR, USTA, PPR Level 2 or above, with at least 1-3 years of experience as a racquet teaching professional.
• Strong playing ability and knowledge of fundamentals, techniques, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to organize and manage tennis programs and events, including scheduling, marketing, and administration.

Qualifications: REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and club point of sales systems.
• The ability to develop and manage budgets and other financial worksheets in detail.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the club’s tennis operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk and or stand for long periods of time, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.