Tennis Professional

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and River Run Country Club are seeking an accomplished, energetic, and team-oriented Tennis Professional to join one of the premier racquet sports facilities in the Charlotte region. We are looking for an elite player and outstanding instructor who is passionate about developing players, creating exceptional member experiences, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.  Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to build a long-term career while helping shape one of the premier racquet sports programs in the Southeast.

River Run Country Club in Davidson, NC, a haven of elegance just minutes from Charlotte.  Our course, designed by Robert Walker and Ray Floyd, blends beautifully with the natural terrain, offering an unparalleled golfing experience.   Beyond the greens, members have exclusive access to top-tier tennis, a modern pool and fitness complex, and three unique dining experiences. River Run Country Club represents the finest in club facilities, inviting you to discover, play, and enjoy a lifestyle of leisure and luxury. To learn more about River Run Country Club visit - www.riverruncc.com.

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart.  We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations.  LGM Values:   Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Director of Tennis with teaching, planning, implementing, and promoting tennis programs for all age groups, while providing outstanding customer service to the Members and Guests of the Club. Maintain courts in a professional manner and ensure that the environment is safe for all those who use the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

1. Supervises all tennis play and proper charging of fees, and rental of equipment. 
2. Assists with the development, direction and promotion of tennis clinics, special events and programs to attract and maintain members' tennis interests.
3. Develops lesson programs and gives group or individual tennis lessons for all ages and abilities; Adjusts coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of the athletes.
4. Always ensures players receive exemplary customer service and understands the importance of building individual guest contacts.
5. Inspects courts and facilities daily and ensures maintenance is performed when necessary.
6. Selects, acquires, stores and issues equipment and other materials as necessary.
7. Assists with gathering, processing and submitting payroll information for the tennis department timely and accurately; maintains and manages all employee files and records. 8. Works cooperatively with other departments to develop combined programs for the membership.
8. Supervises use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use. Always explains proper use of equipment and enforces safety rules and regulations.
9. Keeps abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies and philosophies relevant to tennis.
10. Occasionally repairs and restrings tennis equipment.
11. Performs light to moderate maintenance of tennis courts, such as, operating an electric cart on clay courts, squeegee and sweep asphalt courts, check nets and tie down windscreens, etc.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
13. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
14. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
15. Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Excellent customer service skills.
2. Understanding of the rules and game play of tennis and how to teach others game play.
3. High-level playing ability with the capacity to demonstrate advanced techniques and tactics.
4. Effective time management and organizational skills.
5. Proficient with common MS Office computer programs and experience with POS systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma/ G.E.D required, Associates Degree preferred
2. Certified by USPTA or USPTR
3. NCAA Division 1 collegiate playing experience, ATP/WTA professional playing experience or equivalent elite leve competitive background preferred
4. Previous experience teaching juniors and adults at all ability levels preferred.
5. Pickleball teaching experience preferred.
6. One to five years previous experience as a tennis professional/instructor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 0-24%
• Standing and walking 50-75%
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 50-75%
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing and driving 50-100%
• Lift in excess of 50 pounds 0-24%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.