Racquet Sports Professional I, Sports Core

Kohler Co.•Kohler, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a commission-based position responsible for assisting in achieving financial and strategic goals. Racquet Sports Professionals actively support daily operations of the department, adhering to and enforcing Sports Core and resort policies and procedures. The role involves maintaining industry knowledge via the USTA, USPTA, and PPA, and ensuring maximum and creative usage of facilities for all ages and abilities while maintaining a safe environment for play and development. Additionally, the professional assists in promoting group fitness classes and personal training for the overall health and well-being of members and guests.

Requirements

Maintain at least one nationally recognized tennis certification (PTR, PTA)
Possess a friendly demeanor and above average communication skills needed to interact effectively with members and the general public of all ages
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at a high caliber club or resort

Responsibilities

Work with the Dir-Racquet Sports to develop and execute financial and marketing plans to meet financial objectives
Ensure that expenditures align with approved budgets
Plan, and facilitate private, semi-private, and group tennis and pickleball classes
Possess the skills to restring and regrip racquets and ensure quality service
Assist to develop activity planning calendars and execute creative programs that maximize court usage
Facilitate tennis programs for members, hotel guests and the general public, including lessons, social events and drills for all ages
Assist with marketing efforts to meet participation goals
Assist to establish standards for tennis and pickleball instruction and ensure that self and other professionals and assistants adhere to those standards, including teaching techniques, student interaction, recordkeeping and maximizing indoor and outdoor court usage
Assist to schedule, promote and execute both sanctioned and non-sanctioned tournaments for adults, high school and college players, in accordance with WTA, USTA, and USA Pickleball guidelines
Keep abreast of industry trends via meeting attendance and communication with local, regional and national organizations
If qualified and trained, perform racquet stringing and grip services on a commission basis
In the absence of the Dir-Racquet Sports, serve as Sports Core ambassador for tennis and pickleball via local, regional and national level organizations and maintain necessary membership or recordkeeping needs
Advocate the benefits of racquet sports to all age groups
Champion year-round junior programs on a regional level by working with area coaches and racquet sports organizations, accomplished via lessons, specialty programs, clinics, drills and on/off-site tournament coaching for members and non-members alike
Maintain accurate records and data base information related to all tennis and pickleball activity – including lesson rosters and tournaments
Complete all necessary reports in a timely fashion
Work closely with management regarding retail Pro Shop offerings, sales and promotions- including racquets, paddles, strings, grips and apparel
Work closely with maintenance on equipment needs
Ensure a high degree of safety for both indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities
Inspect areas on a regular basis to assure quality levels are maintained
Ensure applicable WTA, USTA, and PPA guidelines are followed
Maintain close relationships with Operations Team members and participate in both business specific and resort wide meetings and other gatherings
Remain engaged and portray the attributes required of a high-quality membership club and Forbes/5 Star resort
Perform all other duties as assigned by management