Assistant Racquets Professional

Wedgewood Golf & Country Club•Powell, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Racquets Professional Country Club in Powell, Ohio is looking for a Racquets Professional. This racquets professional position reports directly to the country club's Director of Racquet Sports and will function as an integral part of the management team. The club is one of the finest private clubs in Ohio and its racquet sports facilities include: six outdoor har-tru courts and four indoor hard courts (bubbled in the winter), and eight indoor pickleball courts. The racquets professional will assist the DoRS oversee and manage all facets of the racquet sports operation (tennis, and pickleball), with a focus on providing a high standard of service, hospitality, and instruction to members and guests. This is a unique and generously compensated opportunity to build a career in the private club business for anyone who wants to learn, continue to improve as a racquets professional on and off the court, and become a DoR in the future.

Requirements

3+ years' experience at a similar upscale private club or resort
Proven record of assisting managing a superior racquet sports operation
Proven record of providing exceptional service
Proven record of implementing activities to promote member interest and participation
USPTA and/or USPTR, USPPR and PPTA instructor certifications in tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball are highly preferred
QuickStart certification is a big plus
Candidates coming from a high-level coaching environment (college, ITF, ATP, WTA) will also be considered.
In tennis, playing level should be 5.0 or higher
Must be able to teach/coach all levels of play.
An NCAA D-1 playing background is strongly preferred.
Willing to improve in tennis and pickleball should playing and teaching level does not meet that standard.
Expected to work six days per week, including weekends.
Passionate about tennis and/or platform tennis/pickleball and provide excellent overall member service.
Energetic, self-motivated person with an outgoing, genuine and positive personality/attitude who attracts many to play and enjoy tennis.
Team-oriented player who will help create and inspire a quality racquets program at the club while respecting the culture and traditions of the Club.
Possess a high moral character and strong work ethic while embracing the role of Ambassador of Racquet Sports.
Have great work ethic and be extremely organized.
Motivated, well-organized, creative, and dependable.
Excellent, timely, and consistent communication skills (verbal and written).
Attention to detail.
Work well with others.

Nice To Haves

USPTA and/or USPTR, USPPR and PPTA instructor certifications in tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball
QuickStart certification
Candidates coming from a high-level coaching environment (college, ITF, ATP, WTA)
An NCAA D-1 playing background

Responsibilities

Assist the DoRS with managing all aspects of the daily racquet operations to consistently achieve a premium private club member experience.
Promote the overall racquet sports program, club events, and tournaments.
Co-manage and direct the Junior tennis program.
Teach clinics and private lessons to players of all ages and ability levels.
Run cardio clinics.
Assist in men's and women's team practices.
Run and or assist with special tennis events, tournaments, camps, and clinics.
Run an average of one social event per month.
Oversee Pro shop merchandising and racquet stringing.
Compete for club teams, if needed.
Fulfill various administrative duties such as Tennis Shop coverage, attendance sheets, billing lessons, promotion of programs and events.
Take appropriate messages for lessons, events and staff.
Supervise seasonal tennis professionals.
Make calls/send e-mails for events.
Represent and manage Tennis Shop and facility in DoR's absence.
Help in keeping tennis facility and Shop clean and in proper order i.e make sure water coolers are filled and clean, Tennis Shop vacuumed, items sanitized, etc.