Head Tennis Professional

Summary of position
The Head Tennis Professional plans and manages all the teaching and programming at Green Island Country Clubfacility.

Essential Functions

• Plans and directs instructional programs.
• Provides lessons and clinics for members and their guests.
• Organizes and administers tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events.
• Administers and enforces club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
• Strings racquets and performs other light equipment repairs.
• Orders supplies for courts and teaching.
• Writes and edits tennis-related news for the club’s newsletter, emails, social media, etc.
• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates the Assistant Teaching Professionals.
• Transfers all charges from the tennis shop to the accounting department for lessons and clinics.
• Helps the Marketing Director develop a detailed annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns for the membership.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals.
• Maintains accurate records of all lessons and clinics given, as well as accurate accounting/billing for all lessons, clinics, rentals, etc.
• Supervises and controls registration and billing of guests.
• Inspects all physical areas constantly.
• Participates in the monthly tennis committee.
• Represents the club in local professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club.
• Is visibly present on the courts during peak periods of play.
• Conforms and abides by all club rules and by-laws and directives of the Club, its Board of Directors and General Manager.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• All Tennis and Pickleball instructors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and related experience
• Two years of experience as Head Tennis Professional at a similar size tennis facility
• USPTA (Elite Pro preferred), IPTPA or PTR/PBR Certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a record that meets our company’s insurance standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 platforms, including the One Drive document sharing component
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have a professional and positive attitude
• Must be able to pass the background checks, as well as a drug test
• Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of USTA GA section programs preferred
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certified preferred
• Strong delegation and training skills
• Strong attention to detail that results in a first-class showcase tennis facility
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative thinker and problem solver

Work Environment

• Frequently works in and outdoors – exposed to weather conditions
• Noise levels are moderate to high
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and split shifts

Physical Demands

• Medium - 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds periodically
• Plays in tennis games or fills in as needed
• Frequently stands, walks, talks, hears, uses hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Salary Lessons (80/20 split with the Country Club)
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday through Saturday – other days as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus GA 31904 Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, GA 31904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person