Job Title: Tennis Professional

Job Purpose

To drive overall tennis program and club growth by delivering high quality and engaging tennis lessons for all ages and skill levels that foster player development and retention.
Actively sell, market and promote Club Fit tennis lessons, clinics, leagues, camps and other tennis programs

Operations

Show attention to detail by marketing, promoting, and selling tennis lessons, clinics, leagues, and camps by making telephone calls to ensure repeat business, interacting with students and parents, completing evaluations for each participant throughout each session, following up with new clients and actively seeking referrals.
Be prompt for all group and private-semi-private lessons, round robins and classes
Follow lesson plans and curriculums as assigned
Demonstrate the pre-approved techniques, which are shown in the lesson plan and curriculum (being visual and audio in your approach)
Work all scheduled tennis activities or arrange for coverage, pre-approved by the Director, for any absence
Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior
Be responsible for achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term client retention in line with company vision and values
Monitor conditions of the tennis facility and report issues
Participate in club-sponsored promotional activities
Must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Club Fit Jefferson Valley

Department Strategy and Communication

Ensure professional and clear communication
Coordinate weekly teaching schedule
Check messages daily and respond within 24 hours
Use Club Fit website for Club offerings and Ceridian Dayforce access
Partner with Manager on Duty (MOD) for assistance with member/staff situations
Be knowledgeable of all Club Fit programs and schedules, not limited to the Tennis Department, demonstrating a commitment to embracing the neighborhood
Be flexible and accommodating to all participants in the Club Fit tennis program
Maintain a good rapport with students, parents, and co-workers
Interact with all students in a professional, positive and motivational approach, ensuring that the members are certain that we care about their well-being
Must be able to adapt teaching methods to each student’s abilities
Teach all tennis lessons in a safe and effective manner

Professional and Technical Knowledge

Ongoing Club Fit Compliance Training in 1Huddle
Professional Certification
CPR AED

Education and Experience

USPTA or USPTR Certification or two (2) or more years of teaching experience. (Certification must remain current and the staff member is responsible for membership fee)

Other

Attend educational workshops, review professional publications, and establish personal networks.
Remain current with various styles of instruction, coaching, learning techniques and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices

Teamwork

Must exhibit ability to teach with other instructors in a group setting
Set up and break down all equipment used during tennis lessons and organize the court neatly after each lesson.

Job Requirements

Ability to:

Stand and walk around for extended periods of time

Lift 10 lbs
Understand and communicate both verbally and written in English
Follow job related directions
Work a flexible schedule as required by business needs
Understand and comply with all company safety policies and their requirements
Attend training meetings as scheduled

Reporting Structure

Direct Line to Tennis Director