Head Tennis & Pickleball Professional

Head Tennis & Pickleball Pro

Job Title:  Head Tennis & Pickleball Professional 

Department:  Tennis & Pickleball 

Classification:  Full time, Exempt 

Reports to:  Senior Manager, Patterson Campus Tennis & Pickleball Center 

Job Grade:   9 

Wage Range:  $50,000 - $60,000 per year, DOE.     

A RELEVANT COVER LETTER AND RESUME MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

Our Culture 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

 
Position Summary 
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Tennis & Pickleball Pro at the Eugene Family YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, coaches other employees offering programming at the Center and instructs and leads group and individual tennis lessons and events in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community. 

 
Essential Functions 

• Maintain pro-level knowledge of the sports of tennis and pickleball to provide effective information and support to members and to inform appropriate programming at the Center. 

• Work closely with the Senior Manager at the Patterson Campus Tennis & Pickleball Center with the planning, organizing, implementing, communicating, and delivery of high-quality tennis and pickleball programs for all ages.  

• Teach high-level private lessons, lead group tennis programs, implement special events/leagues/tournaments, and create/propose additional programming to promote tennis and pickleball. 

• Establish and manage an internal tennis and pickleball skill-level rating system, ensuring that all players receive a skill rating that is documented in our systems. Enforce all rules about skill-level requirements to ensure appropriate players are in group programs. 

• Coordinate and train staff who work specifically in areas of assignment.  

• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants 

• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to tennis, pickleball, health and well-being 

• Create relationships and build connections with our players 

• Spot-check playtimes and ensure members who sign up are showing up and those on the waitlist are not (enforcing rules and guidelines).  

• Ensure that members follow our member code of conduct, document incidents in a timely manner, and report them to the Senior Manager at the Patterson Campus Tennis & Pickleball Center.  

• Ensure the space is clean, organized, and ready for tennis and pickleball programming. 

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date. 

• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

 
Minimum Qualifications 

• At least six-and-a-half years of experience teaching tennis and/or pickleball classes or lessons 

• RSPA (Elite Pro), IPTPA, PTR/, or USAPA PPR Certification 

• Previous experience as a Head Tennis or Pickleball professional at a tennis or pickleball facility 

 
Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience managing a tennis or pickleball facility 

• Previous experience at a YMCA 

• Conversational fluency in Spanish 

Professional Competencies 

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values; demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them; supports fundraising 

• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; seeks first to understand the other persons point of view and remains calm in challenging situations; listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others 

• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another; embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately; strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members 

• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance; demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process; accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 
 

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. 

• Ability to conduct classes and activities 

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, running, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting 

Employee Benefits & Discounts 

• Careers | Eugene Family YMCA (eugeneymca.org) 

 
The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 246. 

The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

Qualifications

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000