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Seaman Corporation Head Tennis Professional - Seaman Corporation in Wooster, Ohio

POSITION SUMMARY

The Aspen Racquet Club is a new, state of the art tennis club in Wooster, OH, which opened its doors for business in January 2018. The club features six cushioned indoor tennis courts, well-appointed locker rooms, a pro-shop, and a mezzanine level observation deck as well as a fitness center. In addition to tennis, the club offers pickleball, table tennis, fitness and Golf Simulator.

The Head Tennis Professional is a full-time or part-time employee reporting directly to the Aspen Director of Tennis. His or her primary responsibilities will be to teach tennis private and group lessons, organize and manage club junior programs, and grow the club in Wooster and surrounding areas. In addition, the Head Tennis Professional will schedule activities and coordinate tennis, pickleball and general club programming. The Head Tennis Professional must have a dynamic personality, be flexible and have great communication skills. He or she must understand and execute Aspen branded programs that include USTA progressive red, orange, green, and yellow ball instruction and be responsible for member satisfaction through implementation of student-centered teaching. This position will require evening and weekend availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaches tennis private lessons and group classes - monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students on proper technique, tactics, and strategies to improve overall tennis game
  • Support junior programming
  • Lead adult programming
  • Facilitate club USTA teams
  • Works with the Director of Tennis on developing marketing strategies to increase club revenue and efficiently manage tennis operations
  • Organizes, promotes, and supports club events, tournaments, and programs
  • Teaches pickleball private lessons and group classes
  • Coordinates with desk staff when necessary to ensure players participating in programs at the club are charged accurately and in a timely manner
  • String racquets

  • Other duties as assigned

     

KEY COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, and individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Resilience: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
  • Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
  • Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

  • Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

     

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience instructing tennis with focus a on adult and youth development

Advanced tennis skills, including competitive experience in adult and junior tennis

Current certification with either U.S. Professional Tennis Association (RSPA)/ Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or willingness to certify

Strong leadership and enthusiasm for the game of tennis

Capacity to tea