What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis/Pickleball Professional (PT) position at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa?
SUMMARY
Provide private and group tennis instruction for adults and juniors of all ages and abilities assigned by the Director of Tennis. Assist with tournaments, leagues and growth of all tennis clinics through a team approach to grow the tennis business. This is a year round position that includes providing tennis instruction exclusively for the Resort during all seasons.
Applicants must submit 25 hours of availability per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and apply the Resort’s and Club’s mission statements to all work activities
- Collaborate with Head Tennis Professional and Assistant Professional on all tennis related activities
- Assist in teaching of Adult and Junior tennis activities including: Lessons, Leagues, Mixers, Tournaments and other related tennis activities
- Help supervise junior tennis leagues
- Lead young junior classes
- String, or learn to string, tennis racquets using the USRSA’s standards
- Assist in non-tennis related activities as needed
- Assist with facility checks
- Perform any/all duties assigned by manager
- Understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School experience or better
- Tennis knowledge
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Communication, administrative, and teaching Skills
- Dependable, Responsible and follows through
- Outgoing Personality
- Team Player
- Takes Direction well
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If applicable)
None
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Able to stand/teach tennis for long periods of time.
TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Must maintain an up-beat, positive attitude and encouraging nature.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Noise level is moderate. Working environment is indoors/outdoors in variable weather. Hours and days required are varied and will include nights and weekends.
Native American Preference will apply. Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor and/or other management of the Resort to meet the current needs of the department or business.