Racquet Sports Staff Professional

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• USPTA/USPTR certified w/5.0+ playing level.
• Assist the RSHP in duties that pertain to the Junior Tennis Program. This includes handling/setting-up all club equipment for the junior program, breaking it all down, and returning it to the storage shed.
• Provide tennis lessons to adults and juniors as required – expected weekly on court hours to be 30+ hours of teaching for full time employees.
• Assisting the RSHP/Assistant DoRS with the billing and logistics of the junior program.
• Responsible for racquet stringing/repairs while documenting specifics and services rendered for racquets, string, tension, grips etc. 
• Responsible for coordinating league and/or competitive play.
• Work closely and collectively with the Briar Shop Attendants to best serve the needs of our membership. Answering phones, responding to emails, booking courts/lessons, and general service in The Briar Shop daily. 
• Assist the Director of Racquet Sports with all events (when necessary) such as Pro-Am, Member-Guest, and other Club fixtures.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the tennis facility and surrounds. Focus on monitoring the grounds for tennis balls, trash, towels, faults with facility (windscreens/furniture/electrical etc.). The tennis facility should be reflective of TBC’s high standards, and the Pros are expected to uphold and contribute to these standards.
• Assisting the Director of Racquet Sports/RSHP/A-DoRS and working productively with other professional staff members regularly.
• Attending staff meetings when scheduled and actively participating in team building activities.

Optimal Traits:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic POS, Microsoft Office, email proficiencies.
• Comfortability with contacting members regarding racquet sports programming.
• Ability and willingness to work as a collective group for the betterment of the department and programs.
• Possess a passion for teaching/coaching racquet sports and generally helping others.
• Driven to continue education through USTA; USPTA; Higher education institutions.

Requirements

Education/Training/Experience:

• USPTA or USPTR certification (Elite preferred).
• 5+ years of coaching experience (private club-setting is preferable).
• High School Diploma; College degree preferred.
• Experienced player through junior/college/professional tennis.
• Current 5.0+ player rating or comparable skill level.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less regularly.
• Ability to Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less regularly.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, reach above shoulder, reach outward, handle, finger, stand, walk, talk, hear, work at or above shoulder, regularly.
• Ability to sit occasionally.
• Ability to work inside and outside, sometimes in extreme conditions.
• Ability to instruct and/or play tennis/pickle-ball at an elite level for extended amounts of time.
• Noise level is: Low to Mid