Tennis Teaching Professional/Head Pro

Job Overview:
Wildwood Racquet Club is seeking a full-time teaching professional (potential head pro for the right candidate) to start ASAP.. Wildwood is the premier tennis facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Focus will be working in the junior development program as well as teaching private and group lessons to juniors and adults of all ages and abilities. We are looking for a USPTA or PTR certified coach (someone with a coaching degree or 3+ years prior teaching experience) with a 4.5+ NTRP rating. Having played collegiate tennis would be a plus. The right candidate should be able to work independently as well as be a solid team player. A Full-time position will be starting with 30+ hours and able to build upwards of 40+ hours.

Skills Required: USPTA/PTR certified (or a coaching degree) and a high level of playing and teaching ability. The desire to put our clients first. Quality and courteous interaction and outstanding communication in person, by phone, email, and text. Experience and knowledge that can create a positive, safe, and fun environment to help grow as well as build the tennis department. On time performance and personal professionalism is expected. The ability to use a computer and learn our POS system for scheduling lessons and drills. Following Wildwood's Core Values, Mission and on board for the Vision.

Compensation: Benefits package qualification is available. Compensation to be discussed.

Qualifications: USPTA or PTR Certified, a Coaching Degree, or 3+ years in a tennis teaching/coaching in a club setting. Experience coaching high level juniors and trained in 10 & under tennis a plus. Must be available to teach evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Summary: Assist the Director of Tennis (DOT) in management of all facilities and activities related to the tennis club business. To be discussed head professional job summary if appropriate.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Provides group (club programming) tennis as assigned by the Director of Tennis (DOT).
• Promote and coordinate adult in-house leagues and tennis socials where applicable.
• Communicates with director to schedule and publicize club tennis events.
• Assists with special events and tournaments (where needed)
• Records court reservations and lesson appointments.
• Helps keep tennis facility clean and in proper order.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists Director, and completes other appropriate tasks assigned by the Director related to the tennis business
• Performs job tasks in compliance with the Clubs standards and values.
• Develops and build a private lesson/private group schedule
• Maintains a full-time teaching schedule over a 48 week year (30+ hours taught weekly).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person