The Tennis Coach will be responsible for providing high-quality tennis instruction to players of all ages and skill levels. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tennis and a proven track record of success in coaching.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation Junior tennis program activities.
• Assist with preparation of Summer Camp activities.
• Keep members and staff current regarding events, lessons, and programs offered by the tennis club.
• Teaching group and private lessons
• Teaching Junior programs
• Teaching Summer Camp
• Assisting with all aspects of the Summer Camp (lunches, all-sport days, swimming)
• Racquet Stringing
• Some court maintenance when necessary
• Assist in organizing events for tennis and pickleball.
• Assisting in Club Doubles on Saturday mornings
• Providing the best possible experience for members and hotel guests, while growing the tennis membership
• Coordinates with other departments to maximize service levels.
• Works cooperatively with all members and staff
• Successfully complete other projects and duties assigned by the Director of Racquet Sports
• Maintain open communication with all members and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to act quickly, decisively and calmly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to perform rescue actions and administer CPR and First Aid as needed.
• Ability to write and lead workouts.
• Ability to build relationships with members of all age.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
• Self-starter, reliable, responsible, and dedicated.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Comfortable working with all age groups, including children and teens.
• Ability to maintain physical and mental fitness level consistent with readiness to respond to emergency situations.

Education/Experience:

• A strong background in tennis, and specifically, tennis instruction required.
• Must possess a current USPTA, PTR certification.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump.
• Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (extreme heat or cold, indoors/outdoors).

Ventana Canyon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.