Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Professional
Department:Tennis
Reports to:Tennis Director
FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Supervises:N/A
Position SummaryThe Tennis Instructor is responsible for providing customized tennis programs to the member that include education and guidance on proper form, technique, strategies, and other avenues to help the member achieve their tennis goals. Additionally, the Tennis Instructor will lead and administer tennis programming as directed by the Tennis Director and provide administrative support to the Tennis Department as assigned.
Essential Duties
- Teach an average of 30 hours per week, including private lessons, junior programs, adult programs, team drills, and other programs as assigned by the Tennis Director.
- Assist in the execution and coordination of Round Robins, Adult Socials, Pro Exhibitions, and other special programming as assigned by the Tennis Director.
- Follow the lesson curriculums designed by the Tennis Director.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and training.
- Use company-provided software and systems to sell, schedule, and complete programming.
- Complete payroll information according to company policy through the use of assigned software and systems.
- Maintain accurate attendance records for classes, lessons, and other programs.
- Ensure all participants in lessons, groups, and other programs have paid prior to entering court.
- Support the objectives of the organization by promoting tennis and other programming to members and participants.
- Stay current with industry teaching and coaching developments and incorporate them into your teaching style.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and functional facility.
- Achieve the monthly revenue goal established by the Tennis Director.
- Work closely with the sales team on involving new members in tennis programming.
- Promote and sell Tennis Pro Shop merchandise including racquets, strings, grips, bags, and other items as available.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a regular personal exercise program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be highly motivated.
- Must have a proven history of effective and productive teaching experience with adult and junior players.
- Possesses professional tennis experience.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in designing and implementing tennis programs.
- Personal development goals are properly aligned with the companys objectives and mission.
- Copes well with stress and maintains personal productivity while under pressure.
- Has the ability to build and maintain self-motivation.
- Appearance - sharp uniform with a name tag, clean and pressed uniform, neatly groomed, look the part.
- Possesses a strong work ethic, and displays a sense of readiness, resourcefulness, and honesty.
- Punctuality - arrives 5-10 minutes PRIOR to the assigned shift starting time, ready to work. Maintains an excellent attendance record.
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications
- Must have USPTA or USPTR Certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current AED certification.
Physical Demands
- Physical demands include, but are not limited to bending, squatting, jumping, running, reaching, walking, hopping, spinning and kicking, and the ability to lift 20 lb weights.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business-related documents such as membership agreements. Ability to respond, orally and in writing, to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information, orally and in writing, to members.