KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB

Founded in 1896, Kansas City Country Club is one of the region’s most storied private, member-owned clubs — where tradition still matters, from all-whites attire on court to the standard of service our members expect. That heritage now meets a fresh chapter: with the opening of a new racquets facility in Summer 2025 — featuring six tennis courts, four individually fenced permanent pickleball courts, two platform tennis courts, and three winter bubbles for year-round programming — we're looking for a career-oriented professional to help shape a growing, multi-sport racquets program from the ground up.

This position is built for a professional who is passionate about tennis and eager to grow as a pickleball instructor and program builder. Tennis is the primary responsibility of this role, with pickleball teaching and program development a close second priority.

Provide high-quality private and group instruction in tennis and pickleball for KCCC members and their guests. Assist the Head Racquets Professional and Director of Racquets in developing events, clinics, and programming that create meaningful participation opportunities for the membership across both sports. Support the daily operation of the Racquets department, including the Racquets Pavilion, as the “Manager on Duty” in the absence of senior staff.

Teaching & Instructional Program

•      Teach private and group lessons, clinics, and team practice sessions in tennis for members and their children, as requested by the Head Professional or Director.

•      Teach and grow pickleball instruction, including private and group lessons, drop-in clinics, and skill-building sessions for players of all levels.

•      Work with the Head Racquets Professional in planning and coordinating instructional programs, lesson plans, and new tennis and pickleball offerings.

•      Support the Junior Racquets Program, including junior clinics, team practices, and league preparation.

Member Events & Programs

•      Assist in planning and running member tournaments, mixers, and social events across tennis and pickleball.

•      Assist members in identifying and joining teams for tennis and pickleball league play; relay member interest to the Director.

•      Observe league matches to provide feedback and coaching during clinics and practice sessions.

Other

•      Contribute content for the club newsletter or website, including league updates, program highlights, and equipment information.

•      String racquets as needed

•      Full time: minimum 40 hours at the club

•      Nights, weekends, and split days may be required

•      On-court hours: minimum 25 hours

•      Administrative hours: 8–15 hours

•      Possibility of travel: Yes (in town)

•      Ability to lift 20–50 pounds

•      2+ years of racquets industry experience; pickleball teaching experience a plus

•      Bachelor’s degree (4-year college) preferred

•      Certifications: USPTA Level 2 or PTR Professional Level 1 required; RSPA pickleball certification    preferred — Department will assist with all certifications

•      Level of play: Tennis 4.0+ NTRP preferred; Pickleball 4.0+ DUPR preferred

•      Stringing proficiency preferred (department will develop)

•      USTA Safe Play certification required

•      Strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for growing a multi-sport racquets          community

•      Comfortable upholding traditional club dress code and etiquette standards, including all-whites attire on court

•      Salary, plus available overtime (based on qualifications)

•      Health, dental, and vision insurance

•      401(k) retirement with company match

•      Paid vacation

•      Professional development funds

•      Hourly on-court rate (based on qualifications)

•      Private lesson percentage (based on qualifications)

•      Event Creation Percentage (based on qualifications)

•      Stringing revenue

•      Meals

To apply, please send a resume to jgrubb@kccc.com.