Tennis Instructor

Key Responsibilities for the Tennis Instructor:

- Supervises all tennis play and proper charging of fees, and rental of equipment.
- Initiates, directs and promotes tennis clinics, special events and programs in an effort to attract and maintain members’ tennis interests.
- Provides beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels of players.
- Implements and develops lesson programs for adults and juniors.
- Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club/facility, its equipment and other property.
- Properly represents the club in state or national events as time will permit.
- Prepares a monthly calendar of events.
- Works cooperatively with other departments to develop combined programs for the membership.
- Ensures proper inspection of the courts/facilities on a daily basis prior to the start of play and ascertain that all necessary maintenance has been performed and the courts are in a safe working order. Reports any maintenance problems to the department manager or Maintenance Manager.
- Monitors court usage including special events, clinics and lessons.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Tennis Instructors.
- Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
- Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications for the Tennis Instructor:

- Must have Associate’s degree (AA); or three to five years related experience as a head tennis professional/instruction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be CPR, First Aid Certification, and have Teaching Certification (Tennis).

Other Qualifications:

- Possess U.S.T.A. rating of 5.0 or better.
- Regular and reliable attendance.

Rate of Pay: $16-16.5 per hour