Tennis Pro
About the job
- Proven track record of effective teaching and coaching.
- Availability for both group classes and private lessons.
- Ability to coach adults and children at varying levels, from beginner to 4.0.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills focused on customer service and member satisfaction.
- Lead engaging group classes for all skill levels.
- Provide private lessons tailored to individual player needs.
- Maintain a professional and punctual presence and create a positive and respectful atmosphere for members.
- Foster customer service relationships so that every player feels valued and motivated.
- Demonstrate high-level tennis skills and coach effectively, adapting to different learning styles and needs.
- Collaborate with the team to develop new programs and keep the tennis offerings fresh and engaging.
- Professional tennis certification such as Professional Tennis Registry or United States Professional Tennis Association certification, or a similar certification.
- Experience teaching tennis.
- Strong passion for tennis and the ability to inspire others.
About the company
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness operates fitness clubs in Chicago, offering a range of sport and fitness activities for a diverse community. Its spaces host social, instructional, and competitive programs across locations such as Lincoln Park and Illinois Center, with access to gyms, classes, courts, and clubs. Members participate in workouts, group classes, leagues, and events, using facility facilities and programs to improve personal fitness. The product works through membership access to multiple locations and a schedule of activities, including tours and online content to showcase spaces. What sets Lakeshore apart from competitors is its emphasis on building a community that blends social, instructional, and competitive experiences in several locations, rather than focusing on a single niche. Its goal is to help people enhance their lives by achieving higher levels of personal fitness through varied programs, supportive communities, and ongoing engagement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 schedules show broad youth demand across camps, academies, and family programming.
- Pickleball, tennis, and fitness offerings create sticky recurring memberships and ancillary revenue.
- Lincoln Park remains operational, with updated 2026 program registration and app-based enrollment.
What critics are saying
- Alderman Brian Hopkins rejected the 154-unit Fullerton redevelopment in December 2021.
- That denial blocks densification capital and keeps the Lincoln Park club aging.
- The 2019 EEOC settlement for harassment and retaliation still stains employer brand.
What makes Lakeshore Sport & Fitness unique
- Lincoln Park campus spans 3.5 acres with 6 indoor and 7 rooftop pickleball courts.
- Programs cover tennis, squash, youth training, camps, childcare, and family classes.
- Two Chicago clubs serve Lincoln Park and Illinois Center, deepening local member convenience.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Childcare Support
Employee Discounts