Racquet Sports Professional
Salary: $40,000-$50,000 Annually (commensurate with experience)
Total Anticipated Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 Annually
Overview
The Laredo Country Club is the premier member owned private country club in South Texas. Eleven hard tennis courts (lit), three pickleball courts (lit), brand-new racquet sports pro shop. November, 2026 New restaurant/bar and newly renovated aquatics center.
Club amenities include a beautiful 18-hole golf course, state of the art driving range, fitness center, banquet halls, as well as fine and casual dining.
Employee Mission
“To empower our family of employees through fostering a positive environment, we will provide the most vibrant atmosphere with quality amenities as the premier country club in South Texas, while enhancing the club experience by always striving for excellent service.”
Experience Required
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience (equivalent of).
- Strong desire for a career opportunity at The Laredo Country Club with outstanding peoples’ skill and have the five-star member service at all times.
- Strong background in Junior Tennis Development, from Red Ball, Orange Ball, Green Ball, Yellow Ball, and High-Performance Tennis Training. Importance of the Athletic Development Model in your coaching resume.
- Minimum teaching 40 hours/week of private classes and clinics.
- Teaching experience with previous education, willingness to learn and adapt and emphasis in developing strong junior and adult programs. Strong background in developing excellent junior tournament players.
- Tournament operations experience providing a superior experience and enhanced knowledge with USTA tennis sanctioned tournaments and UTR programming.
- Pickleball experience teaching and tournaments.
Essential Responsibilities
The Racquet Sports Professional for The Laredo Country Club will be responsible for many typical duties found at high-end, private racquet sports/golf country clubs. Responsible for being attentive to all members and guests needs while maintaining a clean, organized work environment throughout all of the tennis operations.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
Welcoming members and their guests to create a world-class experience at our high-end and private facility.
- He or she will be an ambassador for the game of tennis/pickleball to our members, guests, and employees.
- Weekly operating responsibilities include: private classes, clinics, leagues, tournaments, special events and tennis pro shop hours.
- Pickleball privates, clinics, and special events are available.
- Working with our members at all ages and levels and providing a daily presence in the racquet sports pro shop, tennis courts, and throughout the club.
- Teaching members of all ages and abilities. In both private/semi-private classes and junior/adult racquet sports and pickleball clinics.
- Directing or assisting with junior and high-performance racquet sports development initiatives and player development.
- Directing or assisting with assigned member tournaments/events giving our members a five-star tournament experience.
- Assist with tennis racquet stringing/merchandising, and racquet sports pro shop responsibilities.
The right candidate will be career goal-oriented and have the drive to grow, learn, and progress themselves as a racquet sports professional at one of the best facilities in the country.
Benefits
% of private classes
Commission on clinics
Meals when on-site
Staff agreement
RSPA/PTR education and dues
This position will be eligible to enroll in health insurance after 6 month (80% paid by club)
How to Apply
Apply via email to Ricardo Pereira, RSPA, PTR, ITF, PPR and Padel; Head Racquet Sports Professional/Director of Instruction, at ricardo@laredocountryclub.net (facility will not accept phone inquiries)
Please attach a resume and cover letter.
About our Club
Laredo Country Club provides a family oriented social setting devoted to 800+ families, promoting exceptional sport, dining, and recreational experiences. With an 18 Hole golf course, driving range, 11 lit tennis courts, 3 lit pickleball courts, a basketball court, athletic field, 4 banquet halls, a fitness center and 3 restaurants. In March 2026, we will open a new Restaurant/Bar next to the Tennis/Pool, a new Tennis Pro Shop and newly renovated Aquatics Center. Laredo Country Club is "Our Family's Second Home". In line with the club's mission and vision, the club is setting their sights in the future developing a club wide master plan including major upgrades to the club house and golf course.
The Club has a professional and dedicated staff in place, many of whom have served the membership for over 10 years. The 45,000 square foot clubhouse has flexible design permitting member activities and banquet functions to be held simultaneously without conflict. The Club frequents upgrades and current plans call for a continuation of these ongoing enhancements. The Club is situated as the centerpiece for the finest residential area in the city.