Tennis Professional/ Instructor

Troon; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Troon is seeking a full-time Tennis Professional/Instructor at Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield, CT. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising tennis activities, promoting events, and providing lessons for all skill levels. You will ensure a safe environment for tennis play and enforce club rules.

A minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, CPR, First Aid, and Tennis Teaching Certification are required. This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in golf and community management.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Related experience as a head tennis professional or instructor is required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Tennis Teaching Certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all tennis play and equipment rental.
• Promotes tennis clinics and special events.
• Provides instruction for all levels of players.
• Enforces club rules and regulations.
• Prepares a monthly calendar of events.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Tennis Teaching Certification

U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better

Education

Associate’s degree (AA)

Job description

Overview

Tumble Brook Country Club, located in Bloomfield, CT, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Tennis Professional/Instructor. 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.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Associate’s degree (AA); or three to five years related experience as a head tennis professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be CPR, First Aid Certification, and have Teaching Certification (Tennis).

Other Qualifications

• Possess U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

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.