Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about racquets and seeking an exciting opportunity to work in a prestigious private club? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dedicated and talented Director of Racquet Sports to join our esteemed team at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, Florida.
Willoughby is a renowned private club nestled in a picturesque location, known for its exceptional racquet facilities and commitment to providing an extraordinary member experience.
Reports to: AssistantGeneral Manager
Supervises: Courts Maintenance Staff
Education and/or Experience
- Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management desirable.
- Collegiate team experience desirable, preferably with a 4.5 or above rating.
- Competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience.
- Experience running junior development programs.
- Knowledge of court maintenance.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults on indoor and outdoor with soft or hard surfaces.
- Plays or represents the club in Pro-Ams.
- Ability to re-string, re-grip and repair rackets.
- Inventory control/reporting (retail)
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Organize and direct all club tennis/pickleball activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Plans and directs instructional programs.
- Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis/pickleball.
- Organizes, administers, and officiates at tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events.
- Administers and enforces club tennis/pickleball policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
- Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs.
- Coordinates maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts with Grounds and Maintenance departments.
- Special order hard goods for members, accounting inventory controls and reporting for minimal retail operations.
- Writes and edits tennis-related news for the club’s newsletter.
- Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates other tennis staff.
- Transfers all charges from the tennis shop to the accounting department.
- Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs.
- Markets tennis/pickleball facilities to members and guests.
- Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis season.
- Maintains a close working relationship with other club directors/professionals.
- Maintains accurate records of all lessons and clinics given; provides monthly written reports.
- Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly.
- Participates on all committees related to the tennis/pickleball operation.
- Represents the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club.
- Assists Catering Manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events.
- Ensures that all employees consistently comply with club’s employee manual and with all applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Is visibly present on the courts during peak periods of play.
- Attends all staff and management meetings.
- Completes other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.
Licenses and Special Requirements
- Certification with either Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA) or Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). Must either have pickleball certification or be able to obtain.
- RSPSA required P1 rating.
- Player ability equal to NCAA Division 1 level
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players.
- Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot and humid outdoor weather for several consecutive hours.
- Continuous standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and repetitive actions.
- Frequent use of light machinery and hand-held tools.
- Frequent lifting and moving of objects.