Tennis Professional

ProTennisJobs.com; Falmouth (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis Professional Club in Falmouth, ME is seeking a full-time Tennis Professional to deliver quality lessons and grow a client list. The role includes teaching members, participating in events, and assisting in the club shop with light repairs.

Requirements include USPTA or PTR certification, a degree in Physical Education or Sports Management, and 2–3 years of competitive or supervisory experience. Knowledge of court maintenance and a 50-lb lift capacity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Certification with USPTA or PTR.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or Sports Management.
• Collegiate team experience with a 4.5+ rating.
• 2–3 years competitive playing and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience running junior development programs.
• Knowledge of court maintenance.
• Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction.
• Sufficient stamina for hot outdoor conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all instructional programs.
• Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests.
• Assists at tournaments, exhibitions, and social events.
• Enforces club tennis policies and procedures.
• Strings rackets and performs light repairs as requested.
• Coordinates court maintenance with Grounds and Maintenance.
• Assists with the tennis shop.
• Ensures courteous, prompt and professional service to members and guests.
• Markets facilities to members and guests.
• Assists with annual tennis event calendars and promotions.
• Maintains relationships with other club professionals.
• Keeps records of lessons and clinics and provides monthly reports.
• Inspects and maintains club areas.
• Represents the club at local and national tennis events with approval.
• Coordinates food and beverage support for tennis events with relevant directors.
• Ensures employee compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Is visibly present on courts during peak play.
• Completes other assignments from the GM.

Skills

Tennis coaching

USPTA PTR

Event promotion

Education

PE or Sports Mgmt degree

Job description

Tennis Professional Club in Falmouth, Maine is looking for a full-time Tennis Professional.

Position Overview

The Tennis Professional is responsible for providing quality tennis lessons to members and building their client list. Participation in events, activities, exhibitions, and tournaments is required. Additionally, the Tennis Professional will work in the Club’s Tennis Pro Shop at the check-out counter. Ability to string, regrip, and repair rackets is beneficial.

Job Duties

• Assists in all instructional programs.
• Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis.
• Assists at tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events.
• Administers and enforces club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
• Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs, if requested
• Coordinates maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts with Grounds and Maintenance departments.
• Assists with the tennis shop.
• Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs.
• Markets tennis facilities to members and guests.
• Assists with annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis season.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals.
• Maintains accurate records of all lessons and clinics given; provides monthly written reports.
• Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly.
• Represents the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club.
• Assists Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Banquet and Catering Manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events.
• Ensures that all employees consistently comply with club’s employee manual and with all applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Is visibly present on the courts during peak periods of play.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.

Requirements

• Certification with either U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or Sports Management, a plus!
• Collegiate team experience with a 4.5 or above rating, a plus!
• Two to three year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience.
• Experience running junior development programs.
• Knowledge of court maintenance.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.