Racquet Sports Staff Professional

Briar Club•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Racquet Sports Head Professional (RSHP) with various duties related to the Junior Tennis Program, including equipment setup and breakdown, providing tennis lessons to adults and juniors, assisting with billing and logistics, and coordinating league play. The professional will also be responsible for racquet stringing and repairs, maintaining the cleanliness of the tennis facility, and collaborating with other staff members. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in basic POS and Microsoft Office, and a passion for teaching racquet sports.

Requirements

USPTA/USPTR certified w/5.0+ playing level.
5+ years of coaching experience (private club-setting is preferable).
High School Diploma.
Experienced player through junior/college/professional tennis.
Current 5.0+ player rating or comparable skill level.
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.

Nice To Haves

USPTA or USPTR certification (Elite preferred).
College degree preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist the RSHP in duties pertaining to the Junior Tennis Program.
Handle and set-up all club equipment for the junior program, break it down, and return it to the storage shed.
Provide tennis lessons to adults and juniors.
Assist the RSHP/Assistant DoRS with the billing and logistics of the junior program.
Perform racquet stringing and repairs, documenting specifics and services rendered.
Coordinate league and/or competitive play.
Work closely and collectively with the Briar Shop Attendants.
Answer phones, respond to emails, book courts/lessons, and provide general service in The Briar Shop daily.
Assist the Director of Racquet Sports with all events.
Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the tennis facility and surrounds.
Monitor the grounds for tennis balls, trash, towels, and facility faults.
Assist the Director of Racquet Sports/RSHP/A-DoRS and work productively with other professional staff members.
Attend staff meetings and actively participate in team building activities.