Tennis Pro

Highlands Country Club, Inc.; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Country Club, Inc. in Highlands, NC seeks a skilled Tennis Pro to teach players of all ages in a friendly, professional environment. You will run private and group lessons and help organize clinics and events on the club's courts.

The ideal candidate has proven instructional experience, excellent communication, and a flexible schedule to accommodate member needs, including weekends and evenings. Certification from a recognized tennis organization is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tennis Pro or instructor.
• Strong knowledge of tennis techniques and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide private and group tennis lessons to members.
• Organize and run clinics and events.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere on the courts.
• Assist with court maintenance and scheduling.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Promote tennis programs and member participation.

Skills

Tennis instruction

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Tennis certification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Tennis Pro to join our prestigious country club in Highlands, NC. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tennis, experience teaching players of all skill levels, and the ability to provide exceptional lessons in a friendly and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide private and group tennis lessons to members of all ages and skill levels.
• Organize and run tennis clinics, drills, and events at the country club.
• Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere on the courts.
• Assist with court maintenance and scheduling as needed.
• Work flexible hours to accommodate member availability, including weekends and evenings.
• Promote tennis programs and encourage member participation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tennis Pro or instructor, preferably in a country club setting.
• Strong knowledge of tennis techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to suit individual member needs and skill levels.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work varied hours.
• Certification from a recognized tennis organization is a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, running, bending, reaching, twisting, and other repetitive movements associated with tennis instruction and play.
• Frequent use of the arms, shoulders, wrists, and hands for demonstrating strokes, serving, feeding balls, and other instructional activities.
• Ability to remain on one's feet for extended periods while teaching lessons, clinics, camps, tournaments, and other tennis programs.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or move tennis equipment, ball baskets, teaching aids, court equipment, supplies, and similar items weighing up to approximately 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to retrieve tennis balls and equipment, including frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including direct sunlight, heat, humidity, cold, wind, and light rain.
• Exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations and prolonged periods outdoors.
• Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight.
• Potential exposure to wet or slippery court surfaces and uneven walking surfaces.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, insects, and other conditions commonly associated with outdoor recreational facilities.
• Ability to perform physical activity in warm and humid conditions while maintaining appropriate hydration and taking reasonable heat-safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with members, guests, students, and coworkers in an active environment where surrounding noise may be present.
• Work may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on lessons, tournaments, events, weather, and operational needs.