Local League Coordinator Position

Hopkinsville

The Pennyrile Area Tennis Association is looking for a qualified candidate to coordinate the USTA Adult Leagues.  Some of the qualifications include being a team player, working with the Community Tennis Association to market and promote leagues across the Pennyrile Area.  Skills needed include basic knowledge of computers, email, word documents and excellent communication.  To read the detailed job description, please click here. 

Send all resumes to kklein@ustaky.com

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Assistant Tennis/Paddle Professional - BIG SPRING COUNTRY CLUB 

Big Spring Country Club is a premier, private facility located in Louisville, Kentucky.  The club provides exceptional member services for over 965 families, and features 8 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, 2 paddle courts, an 18-hole golf course and a state-of-the-art clubhouse. We are seeking full time Assistant Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will exhibit an exceptional work ethic, high moral character, and an ability to inspire participants of all ages.

Work Requirements & Essential Duties:

The list is not intended to be all-inclusive nor exclusive but is intended to provide examples of typical duties performed.

Responsible for teaching private and group lessons to all age levels, helps lead summer junior clinics and assists with club tournaments and events, as well and help with the adult interclub teams.
Schedules private and group lessons. Promotes events through advertising on social media and within their clinics.
Makes line-up, coach matches and enters in weekly match scores. Responsible for rescheduling make-up matches when needed.
Uses various forms of communication to communicate with members and parents.
Assists with daily duties in club maintenance.
Travels with teams when needed to match and tournaments throughout season.
Assists with pro-shop duties when needed.

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Competencies:

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, skill, and/or ability required.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.
Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.     

Education/Experience:

College degree strongly preferred.
1 – 3 years’ experience as assistant professional or equivalent experience in a private club environment.
USPTA and/or PTR Certified, high rating preferred.
Level of Play 4.5+ or college play experience.
Extensive knowledge of the game of tennis.
Must have some experience in Paddle or willing to learn.
Up to date knowledge of tennis and current trends.
Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Solid leadership qualities.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Able to read, write and present reports and other correspondence.
Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with members, employee partners and guests.

Compensation:

Competitive base salary
100% of lessons income
Hourly rate for clinics (based on experience)
Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD after 60 days of employment, 401k after 1 year with club match  
Racquet stringing commission
Meals provided while at the club
Continuing professional development education
This is a salary position and the individual is expected to work 6 day work schedule during season and 5 day work schedule during off season
Individual is expected to work some evenings and weekends

Please email your cover letter and resume to Jimmy Dunseith, Director of Racquet Sports at jdunseith@bigspringcc.com

Deadline to apply February 28, 2021

No phone calls

Job Description:

Assistant Tennis Professional at the Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Please email resumes to Nichole Martin, the Director of Tennis at Tennis@olde-stone.com

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred but not required.
• Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management desirable.
• Collegiate team experience desirable, preferably with a 4.5 or above rating.
• Experience running junior development programs.
• Knowledge of clay court maintenance.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults.
• Ability to re-string, re-grip and repair rackets.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Assist Tennis Professional in management of all facilities and activities related to tennis.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Provides group and individual tennis lessons as assigned by Tennis Professional.
• Promote and coordinate adult in-house leagues and tennis socials.
• Communicates with Head Tennis Professional to schedule and publicize club tennis events.
• Assists with special tennis events and tournaments.
• Records court reservations and lesson appointments.
• Answers phones in the Tennis Shop, books courts and lessons and invoices members for purchases.
• Supervises adult mixers and events.
• Occasionally writes tennis articles for the club newsletter and website.
• Manages Tennis Shop in Tennis Professional’s absence. Helps keep tennis facility clean and in proper order.

• Assists Tennis Professional, and completes other appropriate tasks assigned by the Tennis Professional.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Certification with either U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) or Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
• Collegiate tennis experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players.
• Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot and humid outdoor weather for several consecutive hours.
• Continuous standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and repetitive actions.
• Frequent use of light machinery and hand-held tools.
• Frequent lifting and moving of objects.

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