Tennis Associate

Congresslakeclub; Hartville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned tennis club in Hartville, Ohio is looking for a dedicated Tennis Professional to assist in teaching junior and adult tennis clinics. The role involves promoting events, managing the Tennis Shop, and coordinating league activities. Ideal candidates are current or standout tennis players with coaching experience and excellent communication skills. You will assist in maintaining the facility and ensuring a positive experience for all members, alongside the Head Tennis Professional.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching junior development programs preferred.
• Knowledge of court maintenance or willingness to learn.
• Experience coaching junior development programs preferred.
• Knowledge of court maintenance or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Teach junior and adult tennis clinics as needed.
• Promote and participate in leagues and socials.
• Schedule and publicize club tennis events.
• Assist with special tennis events and tournaments.
• Manage Tennis Shop in the professional’s absence.
• Records court reservations and lesson appointments when applicable.
• Answers phones in the Tennis Shop, books courts and lessons, and invoices members for purchases.
• Supplies adult mixers and events.
• Manages Tennis Shop in Tennis Professional’s absence.
• Helps keep the tennis facility clean and in proper order.
• Assists Tennis Professional and completes other appropriate tasks assigned by the Tennis Professional.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Racket maintenance

Education

Current college or high school standout tennis player

4.0 or above NTRP rating

Experience coaching junior development programs preferred.

Knowledge of court maintenance or willingness to learn.

Tools

Light machinery

Hand-held tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Helps teach junior clinics and adult tennis clinics when needed.
• Opportunity for additional income if interested in teaching private/group lessons, hit with the assistant and other areas.
• Promote and participate in adult in-house leagues and tennis socials.
• Communicates with Head Tennis Professional to schedule and publicize club tennis events.
• Assists with special tennis events and tournaments.
• Records court reservations and lesson appointments when applicable.
• Answers phones in the Tennis Shop, books courts and lessons, and invoices members for purchases.
• Supplies adult mixers and events.
• Manages Tennis Shop in Tennis Professional’s absence.
• Helps keep the tennis facility clean and in proper order.
• Assists Tennis Professional and completes other appropriate tasks assigned by the Tennis Professional.

Reports to:

Tennis Professional

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations

• Ability to re-string, re-grip, and repair rackets is a plus.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A current college or high school standout tennis player is preferred.
• A 4.0 or above NTRP rating is preferred.
• Experience coaching junior development programs preferred.
• Knowledge of court maintenance or willingness to learn.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players.
• Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot and humid outdoor weather for several consecutive hours.
• Continuous standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, and repetitive actions.
• Frequent use of light machinery and hand-held tools.