Purpose:  To actively support and uphold the Club’s stated mission and values while developing, promoting, and coordinating a comprehensive tennis and pickleball program for the Club's racquets facilities.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Racquets professional receives general supervision from the Director of Racquets.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise all tennis/pickleball play, as directed by Director of Racquets.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations of the facility, and its equipment.
• Plan, organize and promote a year round variety of tennis & pickleball programs, lessons, leagues, and tournaments for members.
• Supervise the reservation and maintenance of racquets equipment.
• Establish a working relationship with members through all levels of communication
• Continue to build an active and self-sustaining racquets program.
• String tennis racquets.
• Attend weekly Racquets Department Staff Meetings.
• Work in cooperation with the club to assist in the operation of the tennis/pickleball facilities.
• To help in the coordination and supervision of various on-court activities, including but not limited to:
  • Teaching lessons, clinics, & drills
  • Tennis socials or parties (min 4 per year)
  • Junior Team Tennis/Adult Recreational League
  • Any other activities the Director of Racquets assigns
• Give professional opinion and or advice relating to the maintenance of the tennis courts.
• To provide private, semi-private (one- two players), or clinics (3 or more players) for club members.
• Bill member accounts for services rendered
• Track attendance for Junior Academy classes in spreadsheet
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge of the sport, minimum requirement of two years of experience in the implementation, coordination and supervision of tennis facilities and programs, and previous participatory and teaching experience in the tennis industry. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or required to obtain, professional certifications from RSPA (Racquet Sports Professionals Association) (P1 or P2), OR PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) professional certification and N.T.R.P. (National Testing Rating Program) rating of 4.0 plus within six months of hire. Possession of, or required to obtain, First Aid, CPR certification, and a driver’s license. All professional certifications need to be updated and submitted to the Director of Racquets yearly. The club will cover the cost of all required licenses/certifications earned.

Specific Job Duties                              

A. Programs

1. Ensure tennis programs are in place at the facility to service the entire scope of members and playing abilities (juniors, adults, seniors).
2. Organize a variety of special events at the facility to retain and attract interest for the   sport.
3. Provide input to the Director of Racquets for programming and funding necessary for operations with sufficient notice prior to yearly budget.
4. Provide instructions for beginners through advanced to enhance member participation.
5. Provide educational opportunities for all members so they can understand and enjoy the play of tennis or pickleball.
6. Provide timely marketing information and materials regarding tennis and tennis programs for the monthly Racquets’ Roundup newsletter. Prepare program event and facility marketing materials including news releases, flyers, pamphlets and brochures.
7. Attend other club events to promote the racquets program and get more residents involved in the playing of tennis and pickleball. Events such as annual meetings, holiday events, etc.
8. Supervise, facilitate and oversee scheduled tennis events, instructional classes and programs; oversee the issuance and collection of recreational equipment for an event, class or program; ensure adequate staffing for the event, class, or program.
9. The racquets department shall oversee the collection of registration forms, waivers and registration fees for special events, instructional classes, and programs.
10. May administer first-aid in an emergency situation.

B. Tournaments/Socials

1. Plan periodic tournaments and/or socials in an effort to attract and retain interests.
2. Prepare post-tournament reports for the Racquets Committee.

C. Money

1. The Racquets Department determines the rate per hour for club clinics, socials and lessons.
2. Balls and equipment will be provided for club activities only.
3. Submit a pay period report following each pay period's end date.

D. Maintenance

1. Inspect all courts on a weekly basis.
2. Make certain the necessary equipment for the maintenance and upkeep of the courts is on hand and in working condition.
3. Keep the Director of Racquets informed of the status of the equipment and condition of courts.
4. Determine all courts are neat and clean at all times.
5. Occasionally use a VAPTR to dry courts for leagues, lessons, or events

E. General

1. Effectively responds to requests for information and provides assistance to the members when appropriate and in a timely manner; handles public inquiries and problems, provides input on tennis related issues.
2. Go above and beyond in service and hospitality for members.
3. Responsible for organizing, coordinating, planning, training, administering and evaluating   tennis/pickleball programs and services for all ages and abilities for members of the club.
4. Establish goals, objectives, and measurements for tennis/pickleball programs, staff, and special events.
5. Establish programming schedule, calendars, timelines, fees and charges for programs with the guidance of the Director of Racquets.
6. Organize equipment, facility space, room rentals and/or supplies.
7. Supervise, facilitate and oversee scheduled racquets events, racquets instructional classes and programs; oversee the issuance and collection of recreational equipment for the racquets event, class or program; ensure adequate staffing for the racquets program.
8. Must be able to work a computer (familiarity with Google Drive or Microsoft Office would be helpful)
9. Engage with other Racquets Department members in open sharing of information for mutual learning and benefit