Tennis Professionals

Hillsboro Club•Pompano Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hillsboro Club is seeking an experienced Tennis Professional to support the daily operations of its tennis department at its oceanfront private residence club in South Florida. The role organizes and oversees tennis activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments, and lessons, while providing outstanding customer service and upholding the Club’s safety and service standards. The position is seasonal and offers competitive compensation. The Tennis Professional plans and directs instructional programs, manages the tennis shop and its inventory, helps develop and manage the tennis profit-center budget, coordinates court maintenance, and selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates tennis staff. The role also promotes tennis facilities and activities, maintains lesson and clinic records, prepares monthly reports, and collaborates with other club professionals and departments to support tennis events. The Club operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; operational needs may require variation in shift days, start and end times, and weekly hours.

Requirements

Two to three years of 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.
Certification with either the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
USPTA P1 rating is required.
Player ability equal to NCAA Division I level.
Ability to meet and perform the physical requirements of the position and work effectively in its typical environment.
Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling; frequent repetitive motions; continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management is desirable.
Collegiate team experience is desirable, preferably with a 4.5 or above rating.
Several years of hospitality or private club experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct tennis instructional programs; provide lessons and clinics to members and guests on tennis techniques and strategies.
Organize, administer, and officiate tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events.
Administer and enforce club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
String rackets and perform other light equipment repairs.
Purchase and maintain adequate beverage inventory.
Coordinate court maintenance, repair, and cleaning with the Grounds and Maintenance departments.
Write and edit tennis-related news for the club newsletter.
Select, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the Assistant Tennis Professional and other tennis staff.
Manage the tennis shop and establish and implement an accurate inventory-control system; report inventory results accordingly.
Transfer tennis shop charges to the accounting department.
Develop the tennis profit-center budget and take corrective action as needed to help meet budget goals.
Ensure members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention for their tennis needs.
Market tennis facilities to members and guests.
Develop an annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotional campaigns during the tennis season.
Maintain close working relationships with other club professionals.
Keep accurate records of lessons and clinics and provide monthly written reports.
Regularly inspect and maintain all physical areas.
Participate on committees related to tennis operations.
Represent the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with club approval.
Coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events with the Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef, and Banquet and Catering Manager.
Ensure employees comply with the club employee manual and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Maintain a visible presence on the courts during peak periods of play.
Attend staff and management meetings.
Complete other appropriate assignments made by the Tennis Director.