Tennis Professional
Club in Manchester, Vermont is looking for a Tennis Professional.

Position Overview:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily Operations/ Scope of Position:
• Is responsible for providing group and private lessons for all ages.
• Have a working knowledge of the company operational software and be able to navigate it effectively.
• Is responsible for cultivating new/existing members participation through presentations, and community awareness.
• Ensure that all Members and their guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention.
• Edit all member communications (electronic and traditional) for consistency, content, and tone.
• Oversee the flow of information that Members receive via the court reservation site and e-mails.
• Be visibly present at the club and courts during peak periods of play.
• Maintain impeccable teaching standards, including both on and off court activities.
• Provide private lessons for adult and junior members.
• Maximize court usage by encouraging play and arranging games among Members.
• Ensure Members’ racquets are strung within a timely manner.
• Manage all member inquiries about court/lesson fees.
• Foster cooperation among teaching professional staff.
• Ensure adequate professional coverage throughout the week.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are stocked and well-maintained (stringing machine, stringing/ball-making tools, computer hardware/software, office supplies).
• Help recruit, select, train, supervise, schedule, manage and evaluate the teaching professionals.
• Develop and monitor training and education opportunities for teaching professionals and encourage self-improvement.
• Enforce club policies and procedures, both on and off the court.
• Provide support and guidance developing the Croquet Program.
Other Common Responsibilities:
• Assist Members in using the online reservation system.
• Attend and participate in weekly Ekwanok Manager meetings.
• Provide a monthly report detailing monthly programming.
• Provide monthly reports of court use and lessons.
• Monitor daily guest activity and reconcile daily guest fees.
• Manage Asst. Professional schedules and monitor daily punch-in and punch-out payroll data.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of events for the current and upcoming seasons (minimum of rolling 90-days).
• Ensure that all tournaments, exhibitions, and in-house club events are consistently organized, administered, and officiated.
• Current knowledge of the state of the game and coaching techniques.
• Ensure that all teaching professionals are up to date in their respective sport and provide excellent lessons.
• Maintain a close working relationship with other club professionals.
• Continue to seek ways to increase workflow efficiencies.
• Constantly explore ways to improve all aspects of the club and member experience.
• Monitor the court reservations for completeness, accuracy, appropriateness of play, cancellations, double bookings, notification needs, etc.
• Coordinate with the leadership team to ensure all aspects (food & beverage, set-up, etc.) are correctly coordinated with games/events.
• Coordinate with a vendor partner to ensure maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness, organization, safety, and repair throughout the court areas.
• Maintain the tennis courts daily as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Demonstrate knowledge and excellence in sports programming by playing Tennis.
• 5.0 or stronger player (current or former Division I level player or equivalent ideal).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Members in an appropriate tone and manner, both verbally and written.
• Possess a high level of energy, initiative, enthusiasm, cooperation, and exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Comfort with public speaking and ability to use critical thinking skills and conflict-resolution strategies.
• Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly.
• Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a collegial environment.
Educational and Experience Requirements
• Professional certification from the USPTA and/or IPTPA or PPA.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• 1-2 years’ experience and/or the equivalent in experience and training at a private, member-owned club.
Preferred Requirements
• Previous experience as Head or Asst. Teaching Professional for Tennis.
• Professional and/or collegiate playing experience.
• College Education – Bachelor’s degree.
• A career path marked with stability and educational growth with USPTA.
Working Conditions
• Works indoors and outdoors.
Compensation: Hourly rate, plus lessons and clinics.

How to apply:
Please send your resume to the email provided.

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