Assistant Tennis Professional (Full-Time), Mint Valley, Tennis Center

United States Tennis Association-Pacific Northwest Section • Longview, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1904, the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to promote and develop the growth of tennis by providing access for all. As one of the 17 sections of the USTA, the national governing body of the sport of tennis, USTA PNW serves more than 1.3M tennis players, 200+ tennis facilities, and provides low-cost RecTennis afterschool and summer parks programs to 40,000+ participants. USTA PNW has cultivated over 300 community partnerships including schools, public parks, recreation, and shared spaces across four states. USTA PNW is the largest employer of recreational tennis jobs in the Pacific Northwest with more than 500+ full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees annually, creating new tennis jobs within the immediate communities served as a core initiative of embracing diversity and inclusivity. USTA PNW believes that the game of tennis is a vehicle that can transform lives. Tennis promotes life-long fitness and wellness while instilling leadership and sportsmanship. The game also teaches teamwork, life skills, and builds stronger families and healthier communities. USTA PNW lives the mission daily, “to promote and develop the growth of tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.” USTA PNW was recognized for the first time as one of the 2024 and 2025 Top Workplaces by The Oregonian! This award is a testament to our incredible staff and the collaborative, dedicated, and trusting environment we've built together. All USTA PNW facilities are located in Washington State, with the exception of Portland Tennis Center in Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

• Preferred USTA certification. RSPA or PTR acceptable.
• Proven and progressive experience in leading and teaching tennis.
• Proven experience working with juniors and adults of all abilities in a tennis club setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with staff and customers.
• Work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, partners, vendors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPR and AED certified preferred.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Operate standard office equipment, such as a computer (and its accessories), scanner, copy machine, printer, phone, or other home office equipment.
• The ability to squat and bend over regularly.
• Occasionally move office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds.
• Talk, speak or hear.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Carry out repetitive motions regularly such as typing and motions holding a tennis racquet,
• Respond to sounds and visual cues.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and AED certified

Responsibilities

• Provide beginner through advanced tennis instruction relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis to members, non-members and guests to enhance broad-based member participation.
• Assist and perform tournament administration.
• Directly responsible for running a minimum of 6-8 tournaments per year with additional support provided to tournament administration at GTC.
• Ensure that all club members, non-members and guests receive courteous, safe, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis development needs.
• Work consistent weekends and evening shifts as needed to meet schedule and facility needs (dictated by manager).
• Attend all staff, management meetings and training as required.
• Maintain an accurate record of all lessons and clinics given.
• Promote all programs, tournaments and events and consistently work towards on-going growth initiatives.
• Work to retain and grow facility memberships.
• Ascertain that all areas of the tennis facility are neat and clean at all times.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations governing the use of the facility, its equipment and other property.
• Implementation of Club Automation processes and procedures.
• Communication and service (knowledge of) available products at the pro shop.
• Respond to Associate Director of Tennis - Facilities/ Head Tennis pro in a timely fashion.
• Assist in running tournaments as requested.
• May temporarily increase # of Admin hours per week and reduce on-court hours based on tournament needs.
• Tournaments may occur weekly or monthly depending on schedule.
• Assistant Tennis Pro will be expected to administer and manage tournament events regularly.
• Subject to change with business needs.

Benefits

• Lesson commissions.
• 18 days of Paid Time Off accrued annually
• 12 Annual Paid holidays each calendar year.
• Opportunity to opt for Employer-Paid Employee Health or Buy-Up plan, Dental and Vision insurance per current standards and plan rules.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, legal, identity theft protection, health advocacy, and AD&D coverage.
• 401k eligibility per plan rules (up to 4% company match, after one year of employment) and/or ROTH 401k.
• Employee and Career Development focus and assets provided to each employee.
• Several discounted rates and products for employees including Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, etc.
• Eligibility for discounted rate or free programming at all RecTennis locations and USTA PNW operated tennis facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed