Teach the game. Grow the passion. Elevate the experience.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of the nation’s premier private clubs, is seeking a talented and energetic Assistant Tennis Professional to join our Racquets team at the Town Club in Atlanta, GA.If you love the game, enjoy teaching players of all ages and skill levels, and know how to bring energy to the court, this is an opportunity to share your passion while delivering the exceptional member experience Cherokee is known for.Why This Role Is Different

• Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession — Spend your time on the court teaching, coaching, and helping players develop their game.
• Competitive Lesson Commission — Earn hourly rate while clocked in, plus 80% commission on lesson rates.
• Teach All Levels — Work with both junior and adult players through private lessons, group instruction, clinics, and programming.
• More Than Tennis — Be part of a growing Racquets program that includes tennis, paddle, and pickleball.
• Build Relationships — Get to know our members, understand their goals, and become a trusted part of their racquets experience.
  

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide engaging individual and group tennis instruction to members and their guests.
• Coach junior and adult players across a variety of skill levels.
• Assist with organizing and promoting tennis and other racquet sports programming.
• Support clinics, events, tournaments, and other Racquets activities.
• Help grow participation and enthusiasm for tennis, paddle, and pickleball.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment that makes players excited to return to the court.
• Build strong relationships with members through personalized instruction and exceptional service.
• Partner with the Racquets team to deliver programming that reflects the Cherokee Standard.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of experience working with adult and junior tennis programs.
• 3+ years of racquet sports teaching experience.
• A competitive tennis or racquet sports playing background preferred.
• College playing experience or approximately a 5.0 playing level preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• USPTA, PTR, or Pickleball certification is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and teaching skills.
• A positive, energetic, and professional presence on the court.
• Ability to connect comfortably with juniors and adults.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and coach for extended periods and work outdoors throughout the year.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

SCHEDULE

This is a part-time, on-call position, with scheduling based on lessons, programming, member demand, and Club needs.

YOUR PERKS

Working at Cherokee comes with more than a paycheck. Part-time employees can enjoy Club perks such as:

• Free meals while on duty
• Free parking
• Uniform provided, based on department and position
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Employee appreciation events
• MARTA commuter discount
• Free employee golf on most Mondays

THE CHEROKEE DIFFERENCE

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town & Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs, with locations in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. We're in the happiness business, and our Racquets professionals create that happiness by helping members improve their game, build confidence, compete, and simply enjoy being on the court.  Guided by the Cherokee Standard, we value professionals who bring energy, expertise, and a “What can I do? How can I help?” attitude to every member interaction.

If you love teaching the game as much as you love playing it, we want to meet you. Apply today and bring your game to Cherokee Town & Country Club.