Racquet Sports Staff Professional
Houston, TX Tennis
Job Type
Part-time
Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


  • USPTA/USPTR certified w/5.0+ playing level.
  • Assist the RSHP in duties that pertain to the Junior Tennis Program. This includes handling/setting-up all club equipment for the junior program, breaking it all down, and returning it to the storage shed.
  • Provide tennis lessons to adults and juniors as required – expected weekly on court hours to be 30+ hours of teaching for full time employees.
  • Assisting the RSHP/Assistant DoRS with the billing and logistics of the junior program.
  • Responsible for racquet stringing/repairs while documenting specifics and services rendered for racquets, string, tension, grips etc. 
  • Responsible for coordinating league and/or competitive play.
  • Work closely and collectively with the Briar Shop Attendants to best serve the needs of our membership. Answering phones, responding to emails, booking courts/lessons, and general service in The Briar Shop daily. 
  • Assist the Director of Racquet Sports with all events (when necessary) such as Pro-Am, Member-Guest, and other Club fixtures.
  • Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the tennis facility and surrounds. Focus on monitoring the grounds for tennis balls, trash, towels, faults with facility (windscreens/furniture/electrical etc.). The tennis facility should be reflective of TBC’s high standards, and the Pros are expected to uphold and contribute to these standards.
  • Assisting the Director of Racquet Sports/RSHP/A-DoRS and working productively with other professional staff members regularly.
  • Attending staff meetings when scheduled and actively participating in team building activities.


Optimal Traits:

  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Basic POS, Microsoft Office, email proficiencies.
  • Comfortability with contacting members regarding racquet sports programming.
  • Ability and willingness to work as a collective group for the betterment of the department and programs.
  • Possess a passion for teaching/coaching racquet sports and generally helping others.
  • Driven to continue education through USTA; USPTA; Higher education institutions.


Requirements

Education/Training/Experience:

  • USPTA or USPTR certification (Elite preferred).
  • 5+ years of coaching experience (private club-setting is preferable).
  • High School Diploma; College degree preferred.
  • Experienced player through junior/college/professional tennis.
  • Current 5.0+ player rating or comparable skill level.


Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less regularly.
  • Ability to Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less regularly.
  • Ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, reach above shoulder, reach outward, handle, finger, stand, walk, talk, hear, work at or above shoulder, regularly.
  • Ability to sit occasionally.
  • Ability to work inside and outside, sometimes in extreme conditions.
  • Ability to instruct and/or play tennis/pickle-ball at an elite level for extended amounts of time.
  • Noise level is: Low to Mid