Tennis Teaching Professional
Job Summary
The Tennis Professional delivers an exceptional tennis experience for members and guests by organizing engaging clinics, private lessons, and events. You will serve as the club’s tennis ambassador—promoting memberships, fostering relationships with prospects, and boosting active participation to enhance the club's overall value.
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Racquet Sports Director.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Operations
- Instruction: Provide high-quality private and group tennis lessons, incorporating skill-building drills for player development and enjoyment.
- Program Design: Assist in designing and promoting engaging clinics and programs for adults, juniors, and seniors to enhance skills and boost participation.
- Event Coordination: Organize and promote leagues, round robins, drop-in sessions, ladders, tournaments, and social events to drive community engagement.
- Member Onboarding: Reach out to new members to conduct tennis orientations, introducing them to the facility and available programs.
- Customer Service: Interact professionally with members and guests, accommodating last-minute requests and assisting with changes.
- Facility Excellence: Optimize facility use to minimize attrition. Maintain courts to a high standard, arrange furniture, clear debris, and ensure a safe, orderly environment.
Additional Duties
- Team Support: Assist colleagues and take on additional tasks as assigned by management to support the dynamic nature of the club.
- Compliance: Follow all company, club, and department policies, safety guidelines, and operational procedures.
- Professional Growth: Take the initiative in personal growth, maintain required certifications, and attend daily briefings.
- Problem Solving: Address operational challenges using available resources, collaborating with regional and corporate teams as needed.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Required
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Player Level: Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 8 or higher.
- Coaching Experience: Minimum of 2 years playing, instructing, or coaching tennis at a competitive/professional level (club or sports facility setting preferred).
- Instructional Experience: Minimum of 1 year conducting group clinics and private lessons for varying skill levels, including juniors and adults.
- Event Experience: Minimum of 1 year organizing and running social events for members.
- Certification: Recognized credentials from a reputable tennis organization (e.g., RSPA or PTR).
- Employment Record: Clean Employment History. Candidates must have a successful track record of employment with no history of involuntary termination, dismissal, or being discharged for cause from any previous coaching, teaching, or athletic positions.
Preferred
- Education: College degree or equivalent.
- Service Background: Strong experience in a customer-facing role within a sports or recreation environment, focused on exceptional member service.
- Sales & Promotion: Proven experience promoting tennis programs, lessons, and memberships to drive engagement.
- Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of all ages and skill abilities.
Physical Requirements & Tools
Physical Demands
- Movement: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and driving.
- Agility: Regular squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
- Strength: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs.
- Sensory: Clear talking, hearing, and seeing.
- Environment: Occasional exposure to outdoor temperature changes, dust, fumes.
About Hampton House
Nestled in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Hampton House is a member-only facility within the established Hampton Cove Community.
The Hampton House provides our members with an exceptional resort-like experience through first-class facilities and superior recreational programs, amenities, and events suitable for the entire family. Members enjoy access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, six clay tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a gated playground, a sand volleyball court, various events, and more!
We are a 1300 member facility near Huntsville,