Head Tennis Professional
Wooster On-site
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About the role
The Aspen Racquet Club is a state of the art tennis club in Wooster, OH, which opened its doors for business in January 2018. The club features six cushioned indoor tennis courts, well-appointed locker rooms, a pro-shop, and a mezzanine level observation deck as well as a fitness center. In addition to tennis, the club offers pickleball, table tennis, fitness and Golf Simulator. The Head Tennis Professional is a full-time employee reporting directly to the Aspen Director of Tennis. Primary responsibilities will be to teach tennis private and group lessons, organize and manage club junior programs, and grow the club in Wooster and surrounding areas. In addition, the Head Tennis Professional will schedule activities and coordinate tennis, pickleball and general club programming. The Head Tennis Professional must have a dynamic personality, be flexible and have great communication skills. He or she must understand and execute Aspen branded programs that include USTA progressive red, orange, green, and yellow ball instruction and be responsible for member satisfaction through implementation of student-centered teaching. This position will require evening and weekend availability.
What you'll bring
- The Head Tennis Professional must have a dynamic personality, be flexible and have great communication skills.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- 3+ years of experience instructing tennis with focus a on adult and youth development
- Advanced tennis skills, including competitive experience in adult and junior tennis
- Current certification with either U.S. Professional Tennis Association (RSPA)/ Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or willingness to certify
- Strong leadership and enthusiasm for the game of tennis
- Capacity to teach players of all ages and ability
- Experience in organizing tournaments, team and league play, clinics, camps and special programs for members of all ages and ability
- Strong marketing and organizational skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- friendly, outgoing and positive attitude