Job Description
Job Description
Essential Functions include but not limited to the following:
General Duties
- Supervise all racquet play
- Supervise proper charging of court fees and other privilege fees
- Supervise the rental of club equipment and the maintenance thereof.
- Provide competent instruction for all groups and levels of players.
- Supervise the operation of a player handicapping and rating system such as Tencap or the National Tennis Rating Program at such times and to the extent needed.
- Supervise competent personnel such as head pro, entry level racquet staff, shop personnel, maintenance staff, etc, in the performance of their duties.
- Enforce all the club’s rules and regulations governing the use of the club, its equipment and other property.
- Maintain close relationships with the other club professionals
- Devote a reasonable number of hours to playing with members regardless of their excellence; such play is not to be considered a playing lesson.
- Plan events or “Racquet evenings” to promote tennis and/or pickleball fellowship in the club.
- Prepare clinics, films, fun playing events or educational programs/demonstrations, etc, for such events.
- Represent the club in professional tennis activities, including meetings of the national and/or local division of USPTA and in tournaments such as Pro-Ams with members, as well as state or national events as time will permit, with the approval from the Vice President or General Manager.
Tournaments
- Meet with the Tournament Committee Chairperson and Event chairperson for the purpose of preparing and planning the details of tennis events in writing.
- Secure adequate support personnel for various aspects of tournament events (publicity, umpires, etc.).
- Coordinate match schedules.
- Ensure all facilities are ready for events.
- Secure draw sheets, scorecards and other such items necessary for respective tournaments.
- Prepare and distribute event information sheets (entry blanks) for participants.
- Coordinate with the club on the use of other departmental amenities by participants (food, etc.).
- Be available for rules decisions and other necessary coordination throughout the event.
- Prepare post-tournament reports with details of the events.
Programs
- Ensure programs are in place at the club to service the entire membership (juniors, adults, seniors, etc.).
- Provide beginning through advanced instruction to enhance broad-based member participation.
- Provide educational opportunities for the entire membership so that they can understand and enjoy tennis & pickleball.
- Provide guidance to the Tennis Committee and Pickleball Committee.
- Help in the preparation of the annual calendar of racquet activities for the club.
- Prepare annual budget for the responsible operation of the racquet facilities.
Maintenance
- Inspect the courts/facilities daily prior to the start of play and ascertain that all necessary maintenance has been performed.
- Be certain that necessary personnel for the maintenance and upkeep of the club are aware of any maintenance issues that need attention.
- Make certain that the necessary equipment for the maintenance and upkeep of the club is on hand and properly maintained.
- Keep the Vice President and/or General Manager informed on the status of the club and equipment for the purpose of budgeting for replacement and repair items.
- Ascertain that all areas of the facility are always neat and clean.
Tennis Pro Shop Operations
- Keep the pro shop stocked and organized, and the office in clean and presentable condition.
- Maintain hours of operation of the pro shop agreed upon by management.
- Maintain tennis and pickleball merchandise at a reasonable level commensurate with members’ needs.
- Provide necessary coordination with the club accounting system to ensure smooth billing operation.
Additional duties as assigned