Tennis Professional

Troon; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sarasota National Club in Venice, FL, part of Troon, is seeking a Full-Time Tennis Professional to design, plan, and run tennis programs and clinics while delivering top-notch instruction. The role offers $15.00 per hour plus 80% of lesson revenue and requires CPR, First Aid, and Tennis Teaching Certification.

The position emphasizes guest satisfaction, safety, and teamwork within a hospitality-forward property.

Qualifications

• AA degree and 3–5 years head tennis professional experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred/required.
• USTA 5.0+ rating or higher required for proper coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise tennis play, ensure proper fees and equipment rental.
• Develop and promote tennis clinics, events, and programs to engage members.
• Provide private and group instruction across all levels.
• Create monthly calendars of events and coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain safety and court conditions, report maintenance issues.

Skills

Tennis instruction

USTA rating 5.0+

Education

AA degree

Job description

Sarasota National Club, located in Venice, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Tennis Professional! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation

$15.00 hourly, plus 80% of lesson revenue.

Overview

The Tennis Professional designs, plans, and implements tennis programs to include special events and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all tennis play and proper charging of fees, and rental of equipment.
• Initiates, directs and promotes tennis clinics, special events and programs in an effort to attract and maintain members’ tennis interests.
• Provides beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels of players.
• Implements and develops lesson programs for adults and juniors.
• Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club/facility, its equipment and other property.
• Properly represents the club in state or national events as time will permit.
• Prepares a monthly calendar of events.
• Works cooperatively with other departments to develop combined programs for the membership.
• Ensures proper inspection of the courts/facilities on a daily basis prior to the start of play and ascertain that all necessary maintenance has been performed and the courts are in a safe working order. Reports any maintenance problems to the department manager or Maintenance Manager.
• Monitors court usage including special events, clinics and lessons.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include but is not limited to: Tennis Instructors.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree (AA); and three to five years related experience as a head tennis professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands; talks and hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Occasionally sits.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment / Noise

• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates / Licenses

• CPR
• First Aid Certification
• Tennis Teaching Certification

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Possess U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.