Seasonal Tennis Professional

Wycliffe Golf and Country Club Homeowners Association Inc•Wellington, FL

5d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Organize and direct all club tennis activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons. This role involves planning and directing instructional programs, providing lessons and clinics, and organizing various tennis-related events. The professional will also manage the tennis shop, develop budgets, and ensure excellent service for members and guests. Additionally, they will market tennis facilities, develop promotional campaigns, and maintain relationships with other club professionals and departments.

Requirements

Two to three year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience
Experience running junior development programs
Knowledge of court maintenance
At least four years of experience in retail sales of sporting goods
Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to junior and adults on indoor and outdoor with soft or hard surfaces
Plays or represents the club in Pro-Ams
Ability to re-string, re-grip and repair rackets
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management desirable
Collegiate team experience desirable, preferably with a 4.5 or above rating

Responsibilities

Plans and directs instructional programs
Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis
Organizes, administers, and officiates at tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events
Administers and enforces club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts
Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs
Purchases and maintain adequate beverage inventory
Coordinates maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts with Grounds and Maintenance departments
Writes and edits tennis-related news for the club’s newsletter
Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates the Assistant Tennis Professional and other tennis staff
Manages the tennis shop
Establishes and implements an accurate inventory control system and reports results accordingly
Transfers all charges from the tennis shop to the accounting department
Develops the budget for the tennis profit center; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met
Ensures that all club member and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs
Markets tennis facilities to members and guests
Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis season
Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals
Maintains accurate record of all lessons and clinics given; provides monthly written reports
Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly
Participates on all committees related to the tennis operation
Represents the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club
Assists Food & Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Banquet and Catering Manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events
Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players