Tennis Professional

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Health Clubs and Spas is seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional to support group and private lessons, junior programs, and camps. A strong tennis background and friendly, service-oriented attitude are essential for helping members enjoy coaching and social events.

You will assist professionals, facilitate hitting sessions, and help promote club tennis activities in a welcoming environment. CPR certification soon after hire is required.

Qualifications

• Strong competitive tennis background.
• Ability to feed tennis balls consistently.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must pass background check.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tennis Professionals in teaching group tennis lessons and private lessons.
• Support junior programs and camps.
• Provide hitting sessions and practice with members.
• Promote tennis programs, mixers, tournaments, and events.

Skills

Competitive tennis

Ball feeding

Customer service

Communication

CPR certification

Job description

The Village Health Clubs and SpasAbout The VillageThe Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where we encourage and foster work-life balance and healthy living. We offer a fun environment designed to promote health and wellness for members and employees alike. Our uniquely social culture makes us a great choice for employees who want to share their passion for health and fitness.We offer beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming, but what truly sets us apart is our team of positive, friendly staff at each location. Our employees encourage one another, working together to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone we encounter.Our culture statement gets right to the point: \"As one we have fun and get it done!\" Join our team today and experience the Village Way for yourself.Job SummaryThe Assistant Tennis Professional is responsible for assisting Tennis Professionals with group lessons, private lessons, junior tennis programs, and camps. This position may also provide hitting sessions for members or serve as a hitting partner during lessons with a Tennis Professional. The ideal candidate has a strong competitive tennis background, a passion for the sport, and a friendly, customer-service-focused attitude.Essential Job FunctionsAssist Tennis Professionals in teaching group tennis lessons, private lessons (as applicable to the club), junior programs, and camps.Interact with employees, members, and guests in a professional, friendly manner aligned with the People, Places, and Programs components of the Village Standards.Participate in and help promote tennis programs, mixers, tournaments, round robins, and other social and competitive events.Provide hitting sessions for members or serve as a hitting partner during lessons with Tennis Professionals.Support a welcoming, positive, and engaging environment for members and guests.Knowledge and Skills RequiredHigh level of competitive tennis playing ability, ideally at the collegiate level.Ability to feed tennis balls consistently and provide basic tennis instruction.Strong customer service skills and a positive, professional attitude.Ability to communicate effectively with members, guests, and fellow employees.Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through company-provided training.Must be able to successfully pass a background check.Knowledge and Skills PreferredPrevious experience working in a tennis club environment.Experience teaching tennis lessons or assisting with tennis programs.Collegiate tennis playing experience.Required Abilities and Physical RequirementsThis position requires frequent standing, walking, running, bending, kneeling, grasping, swinging, and playing tennis on court. Some periods of sitting may also be required.Ability to perform repetitive movements involving the wrists, hands, arms, legs, waist, back, and fingers.Ability to walk, stand, run, and participate in tennis activities on a daily basis.Ability to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, swing, or move objects.Ability to participate in physical activities associated with membership events and tennis programs.Ability to clearly communicate detailed instructions and information verbally, accurately, loudly, or quickly when necessary.Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.Ability to receive and understand detailed written and verbal communication.Close and distance visual acuity sufficient to perform tennis, instructional, and coaching activities.Working ConditionsThe position involves a combination of typical office or administrative responsibilities and outdoor tennis activities. Duties include assisting with lessons, coaching, playing tennis, and participating in membership programs and events.Employees must be comfortable working outdoors in hot weather and performing the physical activities associated with tennis instruction and club programming.