Tennis Professional- Junior Growth Expert

Genesis Health Clubs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Genesis Health Clubs in Lexington, KY is seeking a growth-minded Junior Growth Expert to lead and develop our junior tennis programs. This role emphasizes on-court leadership, program development, and parent communication to nurture lifelong players.

You will mentor staff, build engaging youth programming, and drive participation across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings energy, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering world-class tennis experiences.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 2+ years of junior teaching experience.
• Experience working with competitive junior players.
• High-level playing background preferred.
• College playing experience strongly preferred.
• USPTA and/or PTR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a passionate ambassador and advocate for Junior Tennis.
• Lead the growth of 10 & Under and recreational junior tennis.
• Create exciting pathways for players to stay in tennis long term.
• Develop high-energy and engaging youth tennis programming.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families.
• Promote programs through creative outreach and engagement.
• Deliver private and group lessons.
• Maintain approximately 35 on-court teaching hours per week.
• Create a fun, energetic, and developmental learning environment.
• Develop players technically, tactically, athletically, and mentally.
• Help build a dynamic junior competitive training environment.
• Assist with tournament preparation and travel.
• Support college tennis development and recruiting pathways.
• Create off-court education and player development systems.
• Train and mentor assistant professionals.
• Maintain strong court safety and cleanliness standards.
• Be financially accountable for programs and teaching activity.
• Help drive growth, retention, and programming excellence.
• Contribute to a positive and world-class club culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Energetic

Growth-minded

Positive attitude

Professional & accountable

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

USPTA Certification

PTR Certification

Performance Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Genesis Health Clubs

Junior Growth Expert – Tennis

Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington, KY

At Genesis Health Clubs – one of the top tennis companies in the United States – we are not just teaching tennis... we are building futures, changing lives, and growing the lifelong game of tennis.

We are searching for a passionate, energetic, growth-minded leader to become the Junior Growth Expert at our historic Lexington tennis facility featuring:

• 15 Indoor Tennis Courts
• 5 Outdoor Clay Courts
• 2 Outdoor Hard Courts
• Total: 22 Tennis Courts

Genesis Health Clubs – Lexington has a rich history of tennis excellence, and we are looking for the next great leader to help us grow the future generation of players.

This is a growth position focused primarily on:

• 10 & Under Tennis
• Recreational Junior Tennis
• Beginner-to-Intermediate Junior Development
• Family & Youth Tennis Engagement
• Creating lifelong tennis players

We are looking for someone who can become the "Pied Piper" of Junior Tennis – a magnetic leader who inspires kids, connects with parents, energizes coaches, and advocates for youth learning and loving the lifelong game of tennis.

If you love creating energy, building programs, mentoring kids, promoting tennis, and making a real impact – this could be your opportunity.

Why Genesis Health Clubs?

Genesis Health Clubs is a progressive, fast-moving, growth-driven company committed to excellence in tennis, health, wellness, and leadership development.

Our tennis division includes:

• 10+ Tennis Clubs
• 76+ Tennis Courts
• 63+ Tennis Professionals
• Dynamic programming impacting thousands of players and families

Each Genesis Health Club location also features:

• State-of-the-art fitness facilities
• Elite personal training
• 60+ group fitness offerings
• A culture focused on personal growth, health, wellness, and community

Opportunities exist throughout:

• Lexington
• Wichita
• Salina
• Topeka
• Overland Park
• Lawrence
• St. Joseph
• Omaha
• Lincoln

Position Overview

Under the direction of the National Tennis Director and Club Tennis Director, the Junior Growth Expert will create, develop, promote, and deliver a high-energy, engaging, and success-driven junior tennis environment.

This position combines:

• On-court leadership
• Program development
• Junior player growth
• Parent communication
• Team leadership
• Event creation
• Community engagement
• Competitive tennis development

We are seeking someone passionate about both:

1. Growing recreational and beginner youth tennis
2. Building pathways into competitive junior tennis excellence

The ideal candidate is energetic, positive, growth-oriented, organized, creative, and deeply committed to delivering world-class tennis experiences.

General Responsibilities

Junior Growth Leadership

• Be a passionate ambassador and advocate for Junior Tennis
• Lead the growth of 10 & Under and recreational junior tennis
• Create exciting pathways for players to stay in tennis long term
• Develop high-energy and engaging youth tennis programming
• Build strong relationships with parents and families
• Promote programs through creative outreach and engagement

On-Court Teaching

• Deliver private and group lessons
• Maintain approximately 35 on-court teaching hours per week
• Create a fun, energetic, and developmental learning environment
• Develop players technically, tactically, athletically, and mentally

Competitive Tennis Development

• Help build a dynamic junior competitive training environment
• Assist with tournament preparation and travel
• Support college tennis development and recruiting pathways
• Create off-court education and player development systems

Leadership & Operations

• Train and mentor assistant professionals
• Maintain strong court safety and cleanliness standards
• Be financially accountable for programs and teaching activity
• Help drive growth, retention, and programming excellence
• Contribute to a positive and world-class club culture

Desired Education / Experience / Qualifications

We are looking for a leader who is:

• Passionate
• Inspirational
• Hardworking
• Growth-minded
• Positive and engaging
• Professional and accountable

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree preferred
• 2+ years of junior teaching experience
• Experience working with competitive junior players
• High-level playing background preferred
• College playing experience strongly preferred
• USPTA and/or PTR Certification preferred
• Performance Certification preferred
• Minimum playing level of 4.5+

Professional Expectations:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong leadership presence
• Positive attitude and team mentality
• High energy and professionalism
• Commitment to delivering world‑class service and experiences

Compensation & Benefits

Genesis Health Clubs offers:

• Full Time Employment
• Salary + Hourly Commission + Performance Incentives
• Health Benefits
• Vacation Benefits
• Retirement/Pension Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• A dynamic, progressive, and success-driven culture

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful career within one of the premier tennis organizations in the country.

If you are not ready to be challenged, pushed to grow, and committed to excellence – this may not be the opportunity for you.

If you are ready to make a difference and help shape the future of junior tennis – we want to hear from you.

Apply Today

Please email:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References
• Evidence of success in the tennis industry

To:

Mike Woody, USPTA / PTR

Vice President / National Tennis Director

Genesis Health Clubs

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