What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAWN AND RACQUET SPORTS PROFESSIONAL position at Dataw Island?
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Department: Lawn and Racquet
Overview: The position supports the daily operations of the Lawn and Racquet facilities, including court preparation, member services, instruction, and event support. Responsibilities include maintaining clay courts, managing reservations, assisting in the Tennis Shop, and helping ensure the facilities remain clean and in good condition. The role may also involve teaching lessons as directed and assisting the Director of Lawn and Racquet with additional tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists with preparing facilities for members every morning and afternoon including watering, rolling, dragging surface and sweeping lines of clay courts.
- Records court reservations and lesson appointments.
- Answers phones in the Tennis Shop when needed.
- Supervises adult mixers and events.
- Help keep tennis facilities clean and in proper order.
- Monitors condition of courts, nets, fences for good condition.
- Teaching lessons as directed by Director.
- Assists Director of Lawn and Racquet, and completes other appropriate tasks assigned.
Licenses & Requirements: Certification with USPTA or PTR required.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Requires bending, stretching, standing, walking, climbing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work for extended periods.
Education & Experience:
- College degree preferred but not required.
- Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management.
- Collegiate team experience is desirable, preferably with a 3.5 or above rating.
- Two-to-three-year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience.
- Two-to-three-year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience. Knowledge of court maintenance.
- Knowledge of tennis court maintenance.
Job Knowledge & Core Competencies:
- Ability to teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults.
- Skilled in racket restringing, re-gripping, and basic repairs.
- Prepared to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Reports To: Director of Lawn and Racquet Sports
To Apply: Send Resume to Corky Demers at corky.demers@dataw.com 843-838-8436