Junior Racquet Professional

HOUSTONIAN CAMPUS LLC•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Racquet Professional is responsible to assist with all club racquets activities during the summer and seasonal opportunities. Professional appearance. Prompt and courteous service to members and guests. Adherence to club policies. Maintain safe procedures while teaching and junior camps and clinics.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent experience.
Strong playing and teaching background in tennis, pickleball, or paddle (multi-sport a plus)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
High-energy, professional, and team-oriented mindset
Computer experience, Word, Excel, Internet
Customer service experience in a high-volume setting
Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs.
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Physical Stamina: Frequent standing, walking, climbing of ladders and stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting and carrying various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. On occasion push a 50 lb. dolly. Work indoors in a temperature-controlled environment most of the time and sometimes work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Hearing / Speech: Must be able to effectively engage in one-on-one communication with guests, members, and customers and use a 2-way radio to communicate clearly and accurately with co-workers.
Vision: Must be able to accurately read instructions, reports, and log sheets. Must be able to work with computers and PDAs in varying light conditions.
Literacy: Must be able to produce, read and understand reports, including security, incident and police reports. Must be able to analyze and process written information from a variety of sources and effectively communicate content of reports.
Chemicals/Agents: Must be able to work safely with chemicals according to SDS sheets and all applicable laws, codes and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification from USPTA, PTR, PPR, or similar governing body preferred
Proven experience coaching players of all levels and ages

Responsibilities

Assists with all club racquets activities and programs during the summer and Holidays.
Professional appearance, prompt and courteous service to members and guests. Adherence to club policies. Maintain safe procedures while teaching and coordinating junior camps and clinics.
Continuously create experiences for kids so they must participate in the racquets program.
Communication with members during junior clinics if needed.
Passing on experience and knowledge to kids during clinics and camps.
Enforces club racquets policies and procedures regarding play on the club courts.
Assists in racquets shop sales and merchandising.
Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all their racquets needs.
Markets our racquets facilities to members and guests.
Inspects all physical areas constantly.
Maintains safe and clean grounds.
Current USTA Safe-Play certified, or willingness to complete as a pre-condition of employment.
Performs all work-related duties as assigned by The Director of Racquets and The Houstonian Leadership.
Other duties as assigned.