Tennis Professional - Junior Competitive Specialist

Genesis Health Clubs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

A leading health and fitness organization in Kansas City seeks a Full Time Junior Competitive Tennis Director. In this role, you will lead and grow a dynamic junior competitive program, delivering on-court instruction and overseeing a team of professionals. Qualifications include a preferred college degree and at least two years of competitive teaching experience with junior players. The role offers salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• College degree strongly preferred.
• At least two years of competitive teaching experience with junior competitive players.
• USPTA, PTR, or performance certification at a high level preferred.
• Level of play 4.5 or higher and college player experience required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for junior competitive tennis.
• Deliver an average of 35 on‑court hours per week.
• Develop strong parent, player, and professional education and support model.
• Provide private and group lessons for junior competitive players.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of professionals.
• Maintain safe, clean, and optimal court playing conditions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Program development

Leadership

Education

College degree

Job description

Overview

Genesis Health Clubs is seeking a Full Time Junior Competitive Tennis Director to lead and grow a dynamic junior competitive program across eight clubs in Kansas. The role delivers on‑court instruction, program development, tournament travel, and college recruitment for high‑potential junior players.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an inspirational ambassador and advocate for junior competitive tennis.
• Deliver an average of 35 on‑court hours per week and design a comprehensive junior competitive program.
• Develop a strong parent, player, and professional education and support model.
• Research and apply programming features and on‑court tools to drive a high‑energy, success‑driven program.
• Provide private and group lessons for junior competitive players and maintain financial accountability for programs and private lessons.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of professionals to create a dynamic and success‑driven training environment.
• Ensure court playing environment safety, cleanliness, and optimal conditions.

Qualifications

• College degree strongly preferred.
• At least two years of competitive teaching experience with junior competitive players.
• USPTA, PTR, or performance certification at a high level preferred.
• Level of play 4.5 or higher and college player experience required.
• Positive, engaging, honest, respectful, dedicated, caring, and a sincere desire to provide high‑level personalized service.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and high professional standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time, hourly commission, salary, and performance incentive.
• Health, pension, and vacation benefits.
• At‑will employment and progressive, dynamic, success‑driven culture.

Contact & Application

Selected candidate will begin employment as soon as possible / available. Email cover letter, references, and résumé to Mike Woody, National Tennis Director, Genesis Health Clubs, 6700 W. 110th St, Overland Park, KS, 66211 – [e-mail]. Email submittal preferred.