Racquets Professional
Club in Raleigh, North Carolina is looking for a full-time Racquets Professional.

Position Overview:
The Racquets Professional works directly with the Director of Racquet Sports in every aspect of the program. The spring/summer/fall is active with tennis and pickleball. The Head Pro is an integral part of the junior program, along with ladies and men’s drills. Outside of on-court responsibilities, the Head Pro is very involved in event planning, marketing and promotion of program items, and day-to-day needs of the program.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the job, including teaching, events and administrative duties, and the ambition for a career in the racquet sports industry. Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: – Provide group and private instruction for all racquet sports and for all ages and abilities. – Lead much of the junior racquet sports programming, including camps. – Assist with ladies and men’s clinics – Assist and lead various racquet sports events throughout the calendar year. – Assist with court maintenance and general tidiness of the racquet sports facilities. – Available to watch and provide coaching feedback on team match play competition. – Maintain weekly club correspondence and marketing communication as required. – Accomplish specific administrative tasks as needed. – Assist with junior travel matches, including traveling to matches as needed. – Racquet Stringing and Repair. – Attend all staff and committee meetings when asked to do so. – Ensure that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all racquet sports needs at the club. – Maintain a professional demeanor daily, including professional appearance, timely arrival to all on and off-court duties, and a general enthusiasm for the job.

Education and Certifications – College degree from a 4-year accredited university if preferred – Certified as RSPA (USPTA) and/or PTR is preferred or progressing towards membership.

Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience in the racquet sports industry. Candidates who have worked at private clubs, specifically Assistant Professional or Head Professional, will be seriously considered. Key personal skills that are expected to include, but are not limited to: – Competitive playing background in tennis and/or pickleball, ideally 4.5-5.0 ability or above.
-Racquet stringing and racquet repair. – Clay court maintenance, and general racquet sports facility maintenance. – Passion for the job, resulting in a motivated member of the staff every day. – Able to build relationships with staff and membership to foster a welcoming club environment. – Seeking to grow personally and professionally through self-development – Strong in the areas of communication. organization. and time management.

Ultimately, the ideal candidate will embrace all aspects of the position, and is seeking a lifetime career in the racquet sports industry. The primary motivation for this candidate should be to provide BCCC with a passionate and hard-working employee. The secondary motivation for this candidate should be to grow and learn in the position.

Compensation and Benefits – Compensation includes a competitive hourly off court rate, along commission rates for private instruction, group clinics, and racquet re-stringing. Club provides benefits include medical, dental, and vision, along with 401K.

How to apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter to the email provided.

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