Head Tennis Professional
About The Position
The Parks Department is seeking a Head Tennis Professional! This position promotes, manages and supervises all aspects of the Parks Department's Community Tennis programs. Named the 2000, 2016, and 2022 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility, Cooper Tennis Complex offers tennis lessons and leagues for all ages. The Complex includes 12 indoor courts, 17 outdoor lighted courts including a 2,500-seat Mediacom Stadium Court and is the home of the Springfield Lasers Pro Tennis Team. Cooper Tennis Complex is home to high school tennis, collegiate teams, and the Greater Springfield Community Sports Development Tennis Program. The Complex hosts a wide range of annual USTA events, including 10 and under events and USTA sanctioned tournaments, as well as numerous other state and regional tournaments. There are 16 other local parks hosting over 45 public courts across the Springfield community.
Requirements
- At least four years of coaching, teaching, developing or leading high-level tennis programs.
- Up to two years of college course work in a related field such as Recreation, Business Management, Sports Management, or other related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
- If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be SafeSport certified within probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of high level playing and/or coaching experience with strong teaching skills and experience developing and running successful tennis programs
- USTA Player Development High Performance Coach, USTA Coaching, PTR, or USPTA Certification preferred or ability to complete certifications within 6 months of hiring.
- Experience effectively and collaboratively leading a team of teaching professionals or tennis athletes.
- High-level communication skills with players, parents, coaches, and colleagues
- Great organization skills; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to growing the game through programs and community outreach
- United States Tennis Association (USTA) Coaching, United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR) and/or United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
Responsibilities
- Oversees and develops the curriculum for Cooper Tennis Academy and Community Tennis Programs
- Collaborates with colleagues to develop programs and community outreach
- Recruits, hires and trains teaching staff.
- Performs assessments on classes and evaluates and trains teaching staff
- Conducts player/parent educational meetings sharing the latest trends within junior development and providing resources on tournaments and junior development.
- Assists with budget oversight and monitoring of revenue and expenditures.
- Runs leagues and tournaments within Community Tennis and outside organizations such as USTA, UTR, and ITT
Benefits
- Generous paid leave
- Paid pension retirement
- Paid health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
