Summer Assistant Professional
Country Club in North Barrington, Illinois is looking for a Summer Assistant Professional.

Biltmore Country Club is seeking a full-time Summer Assistant Racquets Professional to support and enhance our comprehensive racquets programming. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a strong foundation in racquet sports, and a desire to grow professionally within a private club environment. This position reports directly to the Director of Racquets and works collaboratively with the racquets staff to deliver exceptional member experiences across tennis and pickleball. Our club features 4 clay tennis courts, 2 hard tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts.

The Assistant Racquets Professional will provide instructional, operational, and facility support services customarily provided by a PTR or USPTA Professional, under the direction of the Director of Racquets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the games of tennis and pickleball.
• Provide private and group lessons for tennis and pickleball for both adults and juniors.
• Play and teach at a high level, working with members of varying ages and abilities to promote skill development and engagement.
• Support the daily operation of all racquets programs, ensuring consistent, organized, and welcoming member experience.
• Assist in the planning promotion, and execution of tournaments, clinics, leagues, round robins, social events, and instructional programs.
• Assist with junior programming and summer camp.
• Participate in racquets shop operations and basic administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Learn and support the department’s POS systems to ensure accurate billing and activity reporting.
• Maintain racquets courts and surrounding areas, including court preparation, set-up, breakdown, maintenance, cleanliness, and overall presentation to club standards.
• Ensures safe, high-quality playing conditions of all courts and facilities.
• Enforce all Club rules and regulations related to facility use, dress code, equipment, and sportsmanship

Experience:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with members, guests, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and connect with players of varying skill levels and ages.
• A positive, dependable professional who takes pride in both instruction and facility presentation.
• Strong organizational skills, basic technological proficiency, and effective time management.
• Competitive playing ability in tennis or pickleball (multi-sport experience preferred but not required).
• A growth-minded professional who values continuing education and professional development
Education and Certification Requirements:
• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in the racquets industry.
• PTR or USPTA tennis certification required or actively in progress
• Pickleball and/or platform tennis certification (PPR, IPTPA, USPTA, etc.) preferred or willingness to pursue.
• Knowledge of court surfaces (Har-Tru, hard courts, platform tennis, pickleball) and basic court maintenance practices is a plus.

Employment Eligibility Verification:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Salary and Benefits:
Compensation package includes a competitive hourly rate in addition to on-court instruction fees for clinics, group programs, events and individual lessons. Employee meals while working are provided. Housing opportunities are negotiable.

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

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