Assistant Tennis Coach

Multnomah Athletic Club is more than Portland's most legendary hub of sports and socializing. It's like a small city unto itself. Where else can you find four restaurants, three pools, a climbing gym, state-of-the-art studios and fitness suite, a complex of racquet sport courts, full massage and physical therapy offerings, a boutique, plus a grand ballroom and variety of events spaces all in one place? To say that every employee of MAC has room to move is an understatement almost as big as MAC's 600,000 square feet of recreational possibilities.

Want a career with a future? A campus worth exploring? A one-of-a-kind community on which you can have a direct impact? MAC is all of those things and more.

Join Our Tennis Coaching Team at Multnomah Athletic Club!

Are you passionate about tennis? Do you love coaching and inspiring others? If your answer is a resounding "Yes!" then we've got an exciting opportunity waiting for you at Multnomah Athletic Club. We're on the lookout for a talented Assistant Tennis Coach to become part of our dynamic tennis family.

What's in Store for You:

• Flexible Hours: Conduct private lessons in the evenings with occasional weekend and daytime opportunities. We believe in work-life balance!
• Room to Grow: This is not just a job; it's the start of an incredible journey. Join our team and watch your career flourish. We welcome energetic and enthusiastic coaches, and your potential for growth is limitless.
• Competitive Compensation: Your dedication and experience deserve recognition. We offer competitive compensation based on your expertise and ability. Your success is our success!

Your Role in a Nutshell:

As an Assistant Tennis Coach at MAC, you'll wear many hats, all while having a blast on the tennis court:

Main Duties:

• Share your passion for tennis by conducting private and group lessons with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Build and maintain a loyal client base. Your mission is to ensure member needs are met and that you enjoy your weekly hours on the court.
• Be a tennis advocate! Promote the sport, suggest classes, groups, and teams to members, and champion good sportsmanship within MAC and the larger tennis community.
• Collaborate with our Head Tennis Coach/Manager on quarterly schedules. Your input on the best classes and optimal times will make our tennis program even more vibrant.
• Create engaging lesson plans for group classes, aligning them with class titles, levels, and goals.
• Jump into the action by organizing and assisting with club events. It's all about making tennis memorable for our members.

Additional Roles:

• Be a guiding star for team captains during the playing season.
• Ensure our class rosters are well-maintained, aiming for maximum occupancy and promoting classes to our members.
• Keep things in order by verifying private lesson billings and maintaining accurate class rosters.
• Champion safety on the tennis courts. We want all our members and guests to play without a worry. This includes keeping the facility clean and equipment in top shape.
• Stay connected! Engage in direct communication with members, coworkers, CAST, supervisors, and tennis community members to uphold MAC Tennis's excellent reputation.
• Keep learning and innovating! Create a personal plan for continuous education, enrich your skill set, and bring fresh ideas to the Tennis Office.
• Team up with Tennis Instructors to facilitate camp activities and ensure the safety of all participants.

Skills and Qualifications:

• You're more than a coach; you're a game-changer. You can spot and correct technical and strategic errors through physical demonstration and clear communication.
• Your tennis knowledge extends beyond coaching, covering equipment, rules, history, and more.
• You're a tennis ace, playing at a National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) level of 4.5 or higher.
• Communicating comes naturally to you. You can hold a conversation with members of all ages and backgrounds.
• Organization is your middle name. Good time management and a strong sense of order are your secret weapons.
• You're physically fit, ready to spend long hours on your feet, running around the tennis court, and leading by example.
• You're tech-savvy, proficient in email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with MAC computer programs.
• Your customer service skills are top-notch. You always put the customer first.
• Qualifications:
• High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• USPTA, PTR certification, or equivalent from a foreign country.
• 1-2 years of relevant tennis player experience.
• Familiarity with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), its rules, leagues, and tournaments.
• Knowledge of the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) system.
• Understanding of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) system of junior and senior international events.
• Bonus points if you've experienced any of the above systems as a junior or senior player.

Ready to Join the MAC Tennis Adventure?

At Multnomah Athletic Club, we're not just offering a job; we're extending an invitation to become part of our tennis community. Join our passionate team and be a game-changer in the world of tennis. Your career journey awaits! Apply today and serve up your best game with us.

The Multnomah Athletic Club is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.