Position Summary:
Responsible for teaching both private and group tennis lessons for ages three to ninety-three, working closely with the Head tennis Professional to assist in all aspects of tennis activities, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism both on and off the court, assist in all summer camp, travel team, social and special event related activities
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Operations
- Assist the Advisory Director of Tennis and Head Tennis Professional
- Use the membership software daily to keep accurate attendance and payment records
Teaching / Instructional Program
- Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Ensure accurate billing and attendance records of all private lessons, group lessons, events, travel teams, leagues and all other tennis activities
- Assist with the junior tennis program
- Assist with the adult tennis program
- Assist with the adult travel team program
- Assist with the summer camp tennis instruction
- String racquets
- Teach private, group, travel team and other instructional tennis opportunities
Events & Programs
- Assist with all social and special tennis events
Travel Teams
- Assist with the instruction of the adult travel team program
- Assist members in identifying opportunities for travel team play
- Attend and observe adult travel team play to develop specific lesson plans and instruction
Other
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Professional Certification Level
USPTA Certification
USPTR Certification
Or pursuit of Professional Certification within first year of employment
Other
- Involvement with USTA and local/state tennis organizations
- College playing experience preferred at NCAA DIV I, II or III level or NTRP level 4.0
- 3-5 yrs. instructional tennis experience
- Customer service skills required
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, and holidays if needed
- Proven track record of accountability and integrity
Physical Demands
Bend, stoop, crouch, climb, stand, sit and turn/pivot, lift/lower, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs.
perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated
with assigned tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or word processing, filing, calculating and
use of computers; see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks and
maintain proper job safety conditions.