Tennis Professional

BLACKHAWK COUNTRY CLUB•Danville, CA

3d•$17 - $88

About The Position

Blackhawk Country Club will be the premier full-service club in the East Bay, where members gather as a community and create lifelong connections through exceptional experiences in an incomparably beautiful setting. As a member of the Blackhawk Country Club team, you play an integral role in advancing our Club’s Vision and Strategic Plan. You will be expected to adhere to our "6B's," which outline the fundamental expectations we have of every employee. Additionally, we rely on you to embody our HAWKS CODE culture, bringing it to life through your language, attitude, and actions. Position Summary The Associate Tennis Professional works directly under the Director of Racquet Sports to create the ultimate tennis experience by providing the highest quality tennis instruction and customer service. The Associate Professional teaches various tennis programs to include adult and junior programs, lessons, special events and clinics and ensures the members and guests receive the highest level of courteous and professional attention to all their tennis needs. Position pays $17.00 per hour + commission (clinics: $52 per hour, lessons: 70% per lesson).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
USTA Safe Play Certification is required as a condition of employment.
Minimum 3 years’ experience required.
Experience teaching tennis lessons to adults and juniors of various levels.
Skill level equivalent to a minimum 4.0 USTA rating.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer and email skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of racquet sports.
Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude.
Ability to build positive relationships with members and team members.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
Effective teaching styles and techniques.
Availability during club operating hours on weekdays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Stringing experience a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Give the highest quality lessons and clinics to all levels and ages.
Participate in assigned programming including junior clinics, summer camps, and member events.
Enforce all tennis and club policies in a consistent, prompt and courteous manner.
Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
Maintain an accurate accounting of lessons, clinics and programs.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Director of Racquet Sports as well as a strong presence and reputation in the tennis community.
Work with Director of Racquet Sports Head Tennis Professional to create and implement new and engaging programming.
Maintain current USPTA certification and attend at least one conference per year.
Promote the Pro Shop and the products that we carry.
Stringing experience a plus but not mandatory.
Be open to member feedback and ideas and implement ideas whenever possible.
Work closely with Director of Racquet Sports on member programming (Adult and Junior).
Maintain a visible and hands on approach with members.
Be a presence at tennis socials and events.
Notify Director of Racquet Sport facility and equipment needs.
Inspect and help to maintain tennis facilities and resources regularly: includes ball machine, ball carts, hoppers, ball quality, grounds, nets, straps, benches, water fountains, and teaching ball carts.